1 Burning Rate Chart Current canister powders in order of approximate burning rate. This list is for reference only and not to be used for developing loads. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR NAMMO LAPUA OY, www.nammo.com.

Vihtavuori Norma RWS VECTAN PRB IMR Alliant Hodgdon Accurate W-W PCL514 Clays R1 Clays Int. N310 P805 Ba10 PCL504 HP38 P801 PCL505 Bullseye Solo 1000 PCL505 231 N320 PCL506 700X Red Dot Trap100 No. 2 452 PB Green Dot

Fast Burning SR7625 P804 473 P803 Unique Clays Universal No. 5 N330 Ba9 PCL501 HS-6 540 N340 SR4756 Herco 3N37 N350 3N38 Blue Dot 571 N105 HS-7 No.7 Hercules 2400 R-123 No. 9 P806 S10 SR4759 H110 N110 R910 Tubal1 PCL512 IMR4227 H4198 296 680 200 R901 H4227 MP 5744 N120 IMR4198 Reloader 7 1680 Tubal2 2015 R902 Tubal3 PCL508 IMR3031 Reloader 11 N130 201 PCL507 H322 2230 N133 202 BL-(C)2 2460 748 H335 R903 IMR4064 2520 N530 IMR4895 Reloader 12 H4895 N135 Tubal4 IMR4320 Varget N140 203B R907 Tubal5 PCL511 Reloader15 H380 2700 N540 Tubal6 H414 760 N150 R904 H4350 4350 N550 Tubal7 IMR4350 Reloader 19 204 H450 N160 IMR4831 785 N560 MRP R905 Tubal8 H4831 3100 N165 MRP(2) Reloader 22 IMR7828 H1000 N170 8700 H870 24N41 50BMG Slow Burning 20N29

2 Table of Contents

BURNING RATE CHART ...... 2 7mm Weatherby Magnum ...... 22 .357 Remington Maximum 45 - 46 PREFACE ...... 4 .30 Carbine...... 22 .40 S.&W...... 46 VIHTAVUORI POWDERS ...... 5 .30-30 Winchester ...... 22 10mm AUTO ...... 47 Rifle Powders ...... 5 .300 Savage ...... 23 .41 Remington Magnum ...... 47 N100 series ...... 5 .308 Winchester ...... 23 - 25 .44 S.&W. Special ...... 47 - 48 N500 series ...... 5 7.62 x 53R (7.62 Russian) .... 25 - 26 .44 Remington Magnum ..... 48 - 49 Powders for .50 BMG ...... 5 7.5x55 GP31 ...... 26 .45 AUTO...... 49 Handgun Powders ...... 6 .30 - 06 Springfield ...... 27 - 28 .45 Colt ...... 50 ABOUT THE DATA ...... 6 .300 H&H Magnum ...... 28 .45 Winchester Magnum...... 50 Disclaimer ...... 6 .300 Winchester Short Magnum 29 .454 Casull ...... 51 How To Use The Data ...... 6 .300 Winchester Magnum...... 29 .50 AE ...... 51 Pressure ...... 7 .300 Weatherby Magnum ...... 30 VIHTAVUORI SMOKELESS LOADS .300 LAPUA Magnum ...... 30 FOR COWBOY ACTION SHOOT- PROPERTIES AND STORAGE OF ING ...... 52 SMOKELESS POWDER ...... 7 .300 Remington Ultra Magnum 30 .38 Special ...... 52 Properties of Smokeless .30-.378 Weatherby Magnum ..... 31 .357 Magnum ...... 53 Powder ...... 8 7.62 x 39 ...... 31 .44 S.&W. Special ...... 53 How To Check Smokeless .303 British ...... 31 .44 Remington Magnum ...... 53 Powder For Deterioration ...... 8 8mm Mauser (8 x 57 JS) ...... 32 .45 Colt ...... 53 Considerations For Storage .338 Winchester Magnum ...... 32 NOTES...... 54 Of Smokeless Powder ...... 8 .338 LAPUA Magnum ...... 33 - 34 Recommendations For Storage 9.3 x 62 ...... 33 VIHTAVUORI WORDWIDE DISTRI- BUTORS LIST ...... 55 Of Smokeless Powder ...... 8 9.3 x 74R ...... 33 RELOADING SAFETY ...... 9 - 10 .375 H&H Magnum ...... 34 .444 Marlin ...... 34 RIFLE RELOADING DATA ...... 11 .45-70 Government ...... 34 Disclaimer ...... 11 .458 Winchester Magnum ...... 35 .22 Hornet ...... 11 .50 BMG ...... 35 .222 Remington ...... 11 - 12 .223 Remington ...... 12 - 13 HANDGUN RELOADING .22 PPC - USA ...... 13 DATA ...... 37 .22-250 Remington ...... 14 Disclaimer ...... 37 6 PPC - USA ...... 14 7mm TCU ...... 37 6 mm B.R. Norma ...... 14 - 15 7mm BR Remington ...... 38 .243 Winchester ...... 15 7 x 49 GJW ...... 38 .240 Weatherby Magnum ...... 16 7.62 x 25 Tokarev ...... 38 - 39 .25-06 Remington ...... 16 .32 S.&W. Long N.P...... 39 .260 Remington ...... 17 .32 S.&W. Long Wadcutter ...... 39 6.5 x 55 SE ...... 17 - 18 9mm Luger...... 39 - 41 6.5 - .284 Norma ...... 19 9 x 21 ...... 41 .270 Winchester Short Magnum 19 9 x 23 Winchester ...... 41 .270 Winchester ...... 19 .357 SIG ...... 42 .270 Weatherby Magnum ...... 20 .38 Super Auto ...... 42 - 43 7mm - 08 Remington ...... 20 .38 Super LAPUA ...... 43 7 x 57 ...... 21 .38 Special ...... 43 - 44 7mm Remington Magnum ...... 21 .357 Magnum ...... 44 - 45

3 Preface

Dear Vihtavuori customer, The new Vihtavuori Reloading Guide 1/2004 for Centerfire Ammunition is an updated version of the previous Vihtavuori Reloading Guides. The contents of this new issue has been revised with loading data for the following popular calibres ❏ .270 Winchester Short Magnum ❏ .300 Winchester Short Magnum ❏ 7,62 x 25 Tokarev Furthermore the loading data has been updated with many new premium-class hunting and match grade bullets. To keep the load data as current as possible, many obsolete bullets has been removed from the tables. As a courtesy to the reloader the load tables contain now notes of compressed loads and loads to fill the case up. For increased usability this new edition features data in both measuring systems i.e. charge weight in grams and grains as well as muzzle velocity in meters and feet per second. A completely new feature in the Vihtavuori Reloading Guide is the accuracy loads noted in the load tables. These loads utilise word-wide well-known LAPUA cartridge components and are factory- tested either for even pressure/muzzle velocity characters or even grouping, or both. These loads are highlighted in the load tables by grey shadowing. All the loads in this guide are pressure tested according to the CIP method. The maximum loads given in the tables are determined according to the CIP/SAAMI maximum pressure specifications, whichever is lower. The listed maximum loads must never be exceeded. Due to the differences in the cartridge components, individual weapons, shooting temperatures etc. always start developing your load by using the starting load according to the loading data. If there is no indication of the starting load, use 15 % lower charge than the listed maximum load as your starting load. The Vihtavuori powders are manufactured by Nexplo Vihtavuori Oy in Vihtavuori plant. Sales and marketing of reloading powders as well as customer service are carried out by Nammo Lapua Oy. Contact details of our customer service and the list of Vihtavuori Distributors can be found in the back of this guide. For latest updates of data and distributors check also at www.vihtavuori.fi/ www.lapua.com, where this guide can also be downloaded in pdf-format.

We wish you successful reloading with Vihtavuori powders.

4 N165: A very slow burning magnum propellant for use Rifle Powders with heavy bullets. Applications begin very heavy bullets in the .30-06, and include the .338 Winchester Magnum. N100 series N170: Our slowest speed N100-series propellant. Excel- The series N100 powders are primarily rifle powders, lent for e. g. .300 Wincherter Magnum heavy bullet loads. with suitable speeds to optimize handloading from the tiny .17 Remington and .22 Hornet all the way to the N500 series monster bashing .458 Winchester Magnum. There are Adding nitroglycerol to the traditional single base pow- ten speeds in this series and they include: der makes possible in addition to geometry and coating N110: This is a very fast burning propellant that can be a third controlled variable of ballistic properties: energy used in applications which previously used Hercules content. Vihtavuori calls powders which have nitroglyc- 2400, Hodgdon H110, or Winchester 296. Typical appli- erol added (maximum 25 %) high energy NC-powders, cations include: .22 Hornet, .25-20 Winchester, .357 which form N500 series. S&W Magnum, .357 Maximum, .44 Magnum, and .45 Adding nitroglycerol to the high energy N500 series is Winchester Magnum. done by impregnation. After that the grains are coated N 120: This speed needs higher pressure than N110 in with a new type of chemical which results in very order to optimize burning. Burning rate falls near the progressive burning characteristics. various 4227s. It works superbly with comparatively light The composition of a typical high energy powder is as bullets in .22 caliber cartridges. It is, by nature, a limited follows: application propellant. * nitrocellulose * nitroglycerol N130: Burning rate is between IMR4227 and the discon- * coating agent * stabilizer tinued Winchester 680. This is the powder used in factory * flame reducing agent * wear reducing agent loaded .22 and 6mm PPC. Geometrically the powders in the N500 series are equal N133: This speed is very close to IMR 4198 in quickness. to the N100 series. Although these new powders have a Thus, it is ideal for the .222 Remington, .223 Remington, higher energy content, they do not cause greater wear to and .45-70 Government and other applications where a the gun. This is because the surface of the powder has relatively fast burning rifle propellant is needed. been treated with an agent designed to reduce barrel wear. N135: This is a moderate burning propellant. It will fit N500 series powders work well at different temperatures, applications similar to Hercules Reloder 12, IMR-4895 even better than the traditional N100 and N300 series. or IMR 4064. Applications range from the .17 Reming- Temperature sensitivity naturally depends very much on ton to the .458 Winchester. the weapon and on the cartridge. The manufacturing N140: This powder can usually be used in place of technique employed permits a very high bulk density, Hercules Reloder 15, IMR 4320, and Hodgdon H380. which in turn makes it possible to use a bigger charge in Applications include: .222 Remington Magnum, .22-250 a certain limited loading volume. Remington (factory powder), .30-30 Winchester, .308 Vihtavuori High Energy powders are available in for Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .375 H&H Magnum, and burning rates: so on. N530: Burning rate close to N135. Especially for .223 N150: This is a moderately slow powder that can help Remington. Excellent also for .45-70 Government. refine rifle cartridge ballistics when N140 is just a tad too N540: Burning rate like N140. Especially for .308 Win- fast and N160 is a tad too slow. Works well in many chester. applications previously filled by 760, H414, and IMR 4350. N550: Burning rate like N150. Especially for .308 Win- chester and .30-06 Springfield. N160: A relatively slow powder ideally suited to many magnum and standard rounds requiring a slow propel- N560: Burning rate like N160. Especially for .270 Win- lant. It has characteristics that makes it work well for chester and 6.5 x 55 Swedish Mauser. applications previously using various 4350’s, Hercules Powders For .50 BMG Reloder 19, and the various 4831’s. For example some For .50 BMG there are two special Vihtavuori powders ideal applications are: .243 Winchester, .25-06 Reming- available, 24N41 and 20N29. They are, like N100 series, ton, .264 Winchester Magnum, .270 Winchester (factory single base surface treated powders. The burning rate of load), 7mm Remington Magnum, .30-06 Springfield, them is slower and their grain size is larger than that of .300 Winchester Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum, the N100 series rifle powders. 24N41 is slightly faster .375 H&H Magnum, etc. This is destined to being one of burning than 20N29. our most popular powders.

5 claim all liability for consequential damages of any kind Handgun Powders whatsoever, whether or not due to seller’s negligence or based on strict product liability or principle of indemni- Handgun powders include five N300 series propellants ty or contribution, Nammo Lapua Oy neither assumes and three special propellants: nor authorizes any person to assume for it any liability N310: Very fast burning and competitive with Bullseye in connection with the use of this product. and Accurate No.2. It has applications in a very wide How To Use The Data range from the .25 ACP to the 9mm Luger. Our rifle and handgun data listings generally contain N320 is a handgun powder of comparatively fast burning maximum charges which are not to be exceeded. In some rate. Useful in many popular cartridges. Currently avail- instances starting loads are also listed. Currently this able data includes 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, booklet contains all of the data we can supply. Be certain .44 Magnum, .45 ACP and .45 (Long) Colt. Burning rate you use the correct data and the specific bullet weight generally is perhaps a tad faster than 231 or generally shown. about like Red Dot. By staying 5 % below the maximum powder charge N330: This is a handgun powder that has a burning rate weight, pressures will be reduced by about 10 % while similar to Green Dot, No. 5, or PB. Data is currently velocities will be only about 3 % lower than listed. available for 9mm Luger, .38 Special, .40 S&W, .44 S&W Caution: When loading handgun cartridges it is vital to Special and .45 (Long) Colt. maintain the minimum cartridge overall length (C.O.L.) N340: With a burning rate not dissimilar to Winchester listed in the tables. Shorter overall lengths may double 540 or Herco, this powder is a wide application type. Data chamber pressures. Longer lengths are permissible so for the following handgun cartridges is currently availa- long as the functioning of the handgun will not be ble: .30 Luger, 9mm Luger, .38 S&W (Colt New Police), impaired. .38 Super Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, The data in the loading tables were obtained at an .45 Auto and .45 (Long) Colt. ambient temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit and rela- N350: This is the slowest burning propellant in the N300 tive humidity of 55 %. The values obtained were under series. Burning speed is about like Blue Dot, “Hi-Skor” carefully controlled conditions and may vary from those 800-X or No. 7. Data is currently available for: 9mm obtained with your firearm, specific component lots, Luger, .38 Super Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 loading dimensions, and loading procedures. The max- Magnum and .45 Auto. imum charges must NEVER be exceeded. Start loading with the starting load according to the loading data. If 3N37: Burning speed is between N340 and N350, close there is no indication of the starting load, use 15 % to “Hi-Skor” 800-X, and it therefore has applications also lower charge than the listed maximum. When loading in handgun cartridges. Data is currently available for all cartridges for which the listed charge is 10 grains or less, popular handgun calibers. The characteristics of this after firing 10 rounds at the minimum weight (15 % propellant makes it very desirable for competitive hand- below maximum), increase charge weights by 0.2 grains gun shooting. and fire another 10 rounds. Repeat this procedure, if 3N38: A powder for the high velocity loads of the 9mm necessary, until you reach, but do not exceed, the maxi- Luger and the .38 Super with moderate bullet weight. mum listed charge. The same process is followed for Designed specially for competitive handgun shooting. heavier charges except that charge weights from 11 to 25 N105 Super Magnum: This special powder has a burn- grains use increments of 0.5 grains. For charges over 25 ing rate between N350 and N110. It is especially devel- grains increments of 1.0 grains will be correct. oped for handgun cartridges with heavy bullets and/or If even a single test round shows signs of excessive large case volume. Reloading data is currently available pressure discontinue the use of the load. Do not fire even for 9 x 21mm, .38 Super Auto, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, a single additional cartridge. Seek qualified help before 10mm Auto, .44 Remington Magnum and .45 Winches- proceeding! ter Magnum. The traditional sign of overpressure is a flattened primer. When flattened primers start to occur, it is a About the Data definite warning that the charge should be reduced, quickly. Brass getting into the ejector and extractor Disclaimer cavities is a worse case. Blown out primers are worse still. If a case ruptures it may be a sign of a defective case or a As Nammo Lapua Oy has no control over improper truly lethal chamber pressure. storage, handling, loading or use of our powders after In case of overpressure signs it is wiser to back off, to they have left the factory, we make no warranty of any be safe rather than sorry. Why risk potentially fatal kind, either expressed or implied, limited or full. We injury? Better to stop shooting and immediately discard specifically disclaim all warranties of fitness for a partic- all such reloads. ular purpose and merchantability. We specifically dis- Read also the Reloading Safety Rules on pages 9 and 10. 6 Pressure 3. Heat from an electric hot plate or a fire directed or There are numerous factors which can change the ballis- near a closed container even if the powder itself is not tic performance of a load even when the data is followed exposed to the flame. exactly. For example: The internal dimensions of a When smokeless powder burns, a great deal of gas at firearm can vary greatly even between two of the same high temperature is formed. If the powder is confined, make and model. Pressures can vary to extremes as this gas will create pressure in the surrounding structure. different firearms are used. Each change in brand and The rate of gas generation is such, however, that the even within different lots of a specific brand component pressure can be kept at a low level if sufficient space is can cause notable ballistic changes. Too, changes in available or if the gas can escape. ambient temperature can also cause ballistic altering In this respect smokeless powder differs from blasting pressures. Not every bullet of a given diameter and weight agents or high explosives such as dynamite or blasting will produce alike pressure. Changes in case brand can gelatin, although smokeless powder may contain chem- also effect ballistics. There are numerous other causes of ical ingredients common to some of these products. varying pressure levels. High explosives such as dynamite are made to deto- Therefore it is essential that the reloader be well versed nate, that is, to change from solid state to gaseous state in the methods of carefully working up a reload powder with evolution of intense heat at such a rapid rate that charge in small increments as outlined in the various shock waves are propagated through any medium in reloading handbooks that are available from reliable contact with them. Such shock waves exert pressure on sources. The data in this book is not intended for use by anything they contact, and, as a matter of practical persons not thoroughly versed in such procedures. consideration, it is almost impossible to satisfactorily This guide must supplemented by a good reloading vent away the effects of a detonation involving any handbook such as the Lapua Reloading Manual, the DBI appreciable quantity of dynamite Metallic Cartridge Reloading, the Vihtavuori Reloading Smokeless powder differs considerably in its burning Manual or other recognized manuals that may offer all characteristics from common “black powder”. appropriate information. Black powder burns essentially at the same rate out in the open (unconfined) as when in a gun. Properties of Smokeless Powder When ignited in an unconfined state, smokeless pow- der burns inefficiently with an orange-colored flame. It Smokeless powders, or propellants, are essentially mix- produces a considerable amount of light brown noxious tures of chemicals designed to bum under controlled smelling smoke. It leaves a residue of ash and partially conditions at the proper rate to propel a projectile from burned powder. The flame is hot enough to cause severe a gun. bums. Smokeless powders are made in three forms: The opposite is true when it burns under pressure as in 1. Thin, circular flakes or wafers a cartridge fired in a gun. Then it produces very little 2. Small cylinders smoke, a small glow, and leaves very little or no residue. 3. Small spheres The burning rate of smokeless powder increases with Single-base smokeless powders derive their main source increased pressure. of energy from nitrocellulose. If burning smokeless powder is confined, gas pressure The energy released from double-base smokeless pow- will rise and eventually can cause the container to burst. ders is derived from both nitrocellulose and nitroglycer- Under such circumstances, the bursting of a strong ine. container creates effects similar to an explosion. All smokeless powders are extremely flammable by design, they are intended to bum rapidly and vigorously For this reason, the Department of Transportation when ignited. (formerly Interstate Commerce Commission) sets speci- Oxygen from the air is not necessary for the combus- fications for shipping containers for propellants and tion of smokeless powders since they contain sufficient requires tests for loaded containers - under actual fire built-in oxygen to burn completely, even in an enclosed conditions - before approving them for use. space such as the chamber of a firearm. When smokeless powder in D.O.T. approved contain- In effect, ignition occurs when the powder granules are ers is ignited during such tests, container seams split open heated above their ignition temperature. This can occur or lids pop off - to release gases and powder from by exposing powder to: confinement at low pressure. 1. A flame such as a match or primer flash. 2. An electrical spark or the sparks from welding, grinding, etc..

7 How to Check Smokeless Powder walls of the enclosure will expand or move outwards to release the gas pressure - if the powder in storage is for Deterioration accidentally ignited. Although modern smokeless powders are basically free Under such conditions, the effects of the release of gas from deterioration under proper storage conditions, pressure are similar or identical to the effects produced safe practices require a recognition of the signs of dete- by an explosion. rioration and its possible effects. Hence only the smallest practical quantities of smoke- Powder deterioration can be checked by opening the less powder should be kept in storage, and then in strict cap on the container and smelling the contents. compliance with all applicable regulations and recom- Powder undergoing deterioration has an irritating mendations of the National Fire Protection Association. acidic odor. (Don’t confuse this with common solvent Recommendations for Storage of odors such as alcohol, ether and acetone). Check to make certain that powder is not exposed to Smokeless Powder extreme heat as this may cause deterioration. Such STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. Be sure the storage exposure produces an acidity which accelerates further area selected is free from any possible sources of excess reaction and has been known, because of the heat heat and is isolated from open flame, furnaces, hot water generated by the reaction, to cause spontaneous combus- heaters, etc. Do not store smokeless powder where it will tion. be exposed to the sun’s rays. Avoid storage in areas where Never salvage powder from old cartridges and do not mechanical or electrical equipment is in operation. attempt to blend salvaged powder with new powder. Restrict from the storage areas heat or sparks which may Don’t accumulate old powder stocks. The best way to result from improper, defective or overloaded electrical dispose of deteriorated smokeless powder is to bum it out circuits. in the open at an isolated location in small shallow piles DO NOT STORE SMOKELESS POWDER IN THE (not over 1" deep). The quantity burned in any one pile SAME AREA WITH SOLVENTS, FLAMMABLE GAS- should never exceed one pound. Use an ignition train of ES OR HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. STORE slow burning combustible material so that the person ONLY IN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION may retreat to a safe distance before powder is ignited. APPROVED CONTAINERS. Do not transfer the powder from an approved container Considerations for Storage of into one which is not approved. Smokeless Powder DO NOT SMOKE IN AREAS WHERE POWDER IS Smokeless powder is intended to function by burning, so STORED OR USED. Place appropriate “NO SMOK- it must be protected against accidental exposure to flame, ING” signs in these areas. sparks or high temperatures. DO NOT SUBJECT THE STORAGE CABINETSS- For these reasons, it is desirable that storage enclosures HOULD BE CONSTRUCTED OF INSULATING MA- be made of insulating materials to protect the powder TERIALS AND WITH A WEAK WALL, SEAMS OR from external heat sources. JOINTS TO PROVIDE AN EASY MEANS OF Once smokeless powder begins to burn, it will normal- SELFVENTING. ly continue to burn (and generate gas pressure) until it is DO NOT KEEP OLD OR SALVAGED POWDERS. consumed. Check old powders for deterioration regularly. Destroy D.O.T. approved containers are constructed to open deteriorated powders immediately. up at low internal pressures to avoid the effects normally OBEY ALL REGULATIONS REGARDING QUANTI- produced by the rupture or bursting of a strong contain- TY AND METHODS OF STORING. Do not store all er. your powders in one place. If you can, maintain separate Storage enclosures for smokeless powder should be storage locations. Many small containers are safer than constructed in a similar manner: one or more large containers. 1. Of fire-resistant and heat-insulating materials t KEEP YOUR STORAGE AND USE AREA CLEAN. o protect contents from external heat. Clean up spilled powder promptly. Make sure the sur- 2. Sufficiently large to satisfactorily vent the gaseous rounding area is free of trash or other readily combusti- products of combustion which would result if the ble materials. quantity of smokeless powder within the enclosure The above information has been provided with permis- accidentally ignited. sion from SAAMI: SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNI- If a small, tightly enclosed storage enclosure is loaded TION MANUFACTURERS' INSTITUTE, INC. P.O. to capacity with containers of smokeless powder, the Box 838, Branford, CT 06405.

8 Reloading Safety

Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that is easily conducted with safety. But like many other human endeavours, carelessness or negligence can make reloading hazardous. The essence of reloading safety is proper handling and storage of primers and powder. As important is strict following of the instructions given by the manufacturers of the reloading equipment as well as the reloading components. Before you get started, read the safety rules below and keep them in mind whenever reloading. Attention paid to detail and patience ensures safety and quality! ❍ Reload only when you can give it your undivided attention. Do not reload, when fatigued or ill. Develop your own reloading routine to avoid mistakes. Avoid haste, load at a leisurely place and keep in mind that absolutely no reloading under the influence of alcohol or drugs! ❍ Always wear proper eye protection. It is an unnecessary risk to reload without safety glasses. ❍ Store powder and primers out of reach of children and away from heat and open fire. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on your powder canister. Never smoke during a reloading session! ❍ Keep no more powder than needed available. Immediately return the unused powder to its original factory container to preserve its identity and usable life time. ❍ Do not use any powder unless its identity is positively known. Scrap all unidentified powders according to the manufacturer's instructions on your powder canister. Keep in mind that the trial-and-error method may lead to serious injury! ❍ Do not store primers in bulk! Doing so will create a bomb! Bulk primers will very likely mass detonate. The blast of a few hundred primers corresponds to a hand grenade in a room! Do not force primers in any circumstances. Take special care when filling and handling auto primer feed tubes. Keep primers in their original factory packing until used. Return unused primers to their original packing. ❍ Do not use primers if their identity is lost. Discard them according to the manufacturer's instructions. ❍ Start loading with the starting load according to the loading data. If there is no indication of the starting load, use 15 % lower charge than the listed maximum load. Increase the charge using small steps watching for overpressure signs from the primer and the case head at each step. If you detect overpressure signs immediately stop shooting and reduce the charge. Disassemble always the defected cartridges. NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOADS! ❍ Check visually the powder level in the cases so you are absolutely sure that you have no double powder charge. When a double powder charge is fired it may result in a gun damage, personal injury, even death. ❍ If you change the lot of any component or if you change any of the components of your reload, you must develop your load from the starting load again. A different component as well as a component from a different manufacturing lot may cause changes in cartridge pressure. ❍ You must absolutely follow the given cartridge overall lengths (C.O.L.) according to the reloading tables. The change in the bullet seating depth has a significant influence on the cartridge pressure. ❍ Never reduce loads under the listed starting load. ❍ Keep your reloading bench in good order. Clean up spilled powder and primers promptly and completely. Remember that the reloading bench is not a temporary store for other tools, used car spare parts etc. ❍ Use your reloading equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Study the instructions carefully and don't hesitate to ask, if you don't understand everything. ❍ Be safe, be conscientious!

9 Reloading Safety

LEAD EXPOSURE A continuous lead exposure has been found out to create lead accumulation to living bodies, specially to the nervous system causing little by little serious physical impairment. Some unused reloading components as well as fired cases can contain lead or lead compounds, it is possible to a reloader to get exposed during reloading. Primers and bullets contain lead and it may be present as a residue in fired cartridge cases, too. There are different ways lead may enter the body. However, the two most common are considered to be the mouth and the breathing. Therefore with simple precautions described underneath the possible lead exposure and its dangerous consequences can be avoided. ❍ WASH YOUR HANDS thoroughly with warm water and soap after shooting or reloading. ❍ DO NOT EAT OR DRINK during a reloading session. When handling fired cartridge cases the residual containing lead most likely gets to your hands. Therefore eating something requiring a straight hand contact during a reloading session hazards the reloader to lead exposure. Keep your hands away from your nose or your mouth during a reloading session. ❍ KEEP GOOD HOUSEHOLD AT YOUR RELOADING SITE. Regular cleaning prevents the accumulation of residuals. Use a damp cloth or mop to clean up the reloading bench as well as the floor underneath. DO NOT USE A VACUUM CLEANER! The use of it dues to a potential risk of exposure because of spilled powder it collects up. Furthermore an ordinary vacuum cleaner more spreads than collects up the dust containing residuals. Do not use any carpet at your reloading site. Carpet is hard to keep dust-free and it can create static electricity that can accidentally fire a primer. ❍ PROTECT YOUR BREATHING AGAINST THE DUST IN THE RELOADING AREA. When using a dry cleaning media in tumbling the cartridge cases keep in mind that the lead residual from the fired cases moves to the dry cleaning media, where it accumulates by use. Wear always a dust mask when pouring the dry cleaning media out of the tumbler and be careful not to spill the media on your reloading bench.

10 RIFLE RELOADING DATA

DISCLAIMER All of this reloading information has been provided by Nammo Lapua Oy. The data given here were obtained in laboratory conditions following strictly the CIP (Commission International Permanente) June 13, 1990 and November 9, 1993 rules. The listed maximum loads have been determined according to the respective CIP/SAAMI maximum pressure specification, whichever is lower. These test methods have been deemed to be safe throughout the world. Pressure is measured at the case mouth or from inside the case according to the CIP. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY EXTRAPOLATIONS. PLEASE FOLLOW THE DATA AS WRITTEN. IT IS A MUST FOR EVERY RELOADER TO READ THE RELOADING SAFETY RULES ON THE PAGES 9 AND 10 OF THIS GUIDE.

Test barrel: 600 mm (23½"), 1 in 16" twist .22 Hornet Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Sako, trim-to length 35.40 mm (1.394")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 2,6 40 Spire Point Speer 43,5 1,713 N110 0,52 8,0 713 2338 0,65 10,1 813 2668 2,9 45 Spitzer Speer 43,5 1,713 N110 0,48 7,3 654 2144 0,60 9,3 746 2448 3,2 50 Spitzer Speer 43,5 1,713 N110 0,47 7,3 609 1997 0,56 8,7 693 2274 N120 0,62 9,5 612 2008 0,74 11,3 724 2375 3,6 55 Spitzer Speer 43,5 1,713 N110 0,41 6,4 561 1841 0,53F 8,2F 644 2111 N120 0,58 9,0 574 1884 0,69 10,6 679 2229 F = Case full

Test barrel: 580 mm (23"), 1 in 14" twist .222 Remington Primers: Small Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 43.00 mm (1.693")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 2,6 40 Spire Point Speer 53,0 2,087 N110 0,97 15,0 930 3052 1,15 17,7 1035 3397 Hornet Sierra 52,0 2,047 N120 1,29 19,9 981 3220 1,42 21,8 1077 3532 Spire Point Speer 52,0 2,047 N120 1,32 20,4 999 3278 1,46 22,5 1116 3661 52,5 2,067 N130 1,44 22,2 998 3273 1,60 24,7 1109 3637 52,0 2,047 N133 1,48 22,8 984 3228 1,63 25,2 1072 3517 2,9 45 Spitzer Speer 53,0 2,087 N110 0,92 14,2 871 2858 1,10 17,0 975 3197 N120 1,28 19,8 948 3109 1,42 21,8 1050 3444 Hornet Hornady 53,6 2,110 N130 1,44 22,2 973 3193 1,58 24,3 1074 3523 Spitzer Speer 53,0 2,087 N133 1,50 23,2 967 3173 1,62 25,0 1051 3448 3,2 50 SXSP Hornady 53,8 2,118 N120 1,24 19,1 898 2946 1,38 21,2 997 3271 N130 1,36 21,0 912 2992 1,51 23,4 1016 3332 N133 1,48 22,8 930 3051 1,64 25,3 1043 3420 N135 1,50 23,1 907 2975 1,62F 25,0F 998 3274 F = Case full

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 11 Test barrel: 580 mm (23"), 1 in 14" twist .222 Remington Primers: Small Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 43.00 mm (1.693")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 3,3 51 HPCE LAPUA 54,0 2,126 N120 1,15 17,7 863 2831 1,27 19,6 956 3136 N130 1,26 19,4 877 2877 1,39 21,4 979 3212 N133 1,35 20,8 909 2982 1,47 22,7 971 3186 3,4 52 HPBT Sierra 54,0 2,126 N130 1,31 20,2 883 2898 1,49 23,0 970 3184 N133 1,43 22,0 883 2897 1,59 24,6 955 3133 N135 1,53 23,6 909 2981 1,62 25,0 953 3126 3,6 55 SP Sako 54,2 2,134 N120 1,20 18,6 856 2809 1,35 20,9 957 3139 FMJBT Hornady 53,8 2,118 N130 1,32 20,4 877 2876 1,47 22,7 979 3211 SP Sako 54,2 2,134 N133 1,44 22,3 892 2927 1,59 24,6 987 3237 N135 1,50 23,1 892 2928 1,62 25,0 972 3188 3,6 55 FMJ LAPUA 53,9 2,122 N120 1,15 17,7 837 2746 1,25 19,3 911 2989 N130 1,25 19,3 865 2838 1,36 21,0 938 3077 N133 1,31 20,2 850 2789 1,34 20,7 908 2979 N135 1,40 21,6 858 2815 1,45 22,4 916 3005 3,9 60 HP Hornady 54,0 2,126 N120 1,15 17,7 803 2633 1,33 20,5 909 2983 53,8 2,118 N130 1,29 19,9 829 2720 1,47 22,7 937 3074 54,0 2,126 N133 1,39 21,4 844 2769 1,55 23,9 952 3123 N135 1,40 21,6 836 2743 1,64F 25,3F 900 2953 4,5 69 HPBT Sierra 54,0 2,126 N130 1,21 18,6 768 2519 1,33 20,5 852 2794 N133 1,30 20,1 785 2577 1,44 22,1 863 2832 N135 1,35 20,8 792 2597 1,53 23,6 880 2888 N140 1,47 22,7 798 2617 1,61 24,8 886 2907 F = Case full = accuracy load

Test barrel: 620 mm (25"), 1 in 12" twist .223 Remington Primers: Small Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 44.50 mm (1.752")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 2,6 40 Spire Point Speer 52,7 2,075 N120 1,49 22,9 1055 3461 1,60 24,6 1136 3727 N130 1,62 25,0 1065 3494 1,74 26,8 1152 3780 N133 1,69 26,1 1067 3500 1,84F 28,4F 1172 3846 2,9 45 Spitzer Speer 54,0 2,126 N120 1,45 22,3 999 3278 1,56 24,0 1083 3553 N130 1,57 24,2 1014 3327 1,71 26,3 1098 3602 N133 1,66 25,6 1021 3351 1,80F 27,7F 1118 3669 N135 1,67 25,7 982 3221 1,80F 27,8F 1078 3536 3,2 50 TNT-HP Speer 57,0 2,244 N120 1,41 21,8 956 3136 1,54 23,8 1037 3402 N130 1,53 23,6 972 3188 1,65 25,5 1055 3460 N133 1,63 25,1 978 3209 1,74 26,8 1065 3494 N135 1,65 25,5 964 3163 1,75 27,1 1042 3419 3,3 51 HPCE LAPUA 57,0 2,244 N120 1,19 18,4 886 2907 1,39 21,4 997 3271 N130 1,38 21,3 928 3045 1,51 23,3 1016 3333 N133 1,42 21,9 920 3018 1,58 24,4 1019 3343 N135 1,50 23,1 932 3058 1,64F 25,3F 1021 3350 N530 1,50 23,1 937 3074 1,65F 25,5F 1036 3399 3,4 52 HPBT Sierra 57,0 2,244 N130 1,45 22,3 935 3069 1,62 24,9 1032 3387 N133 1,58 24,3 949 3112 1,72 26,5 1044 3424 N135 1,64 25,3 953 3126 1,82F 28,1F 1051 3447 F = Case full = accuracy load BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 12 Test barrel: 620 mm (25"), 1 in 12" twist (* 1 in 7" twist) .223 Remington Primers: Small Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 44.50 mm (1.752")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 3,6 55 FMJBT Hornady 57,0 2,244 N120 1,33 20,6 892 2925 1,52 23,5 987 3237 N130 1,47 22,7 922 3026 1,60 24,7 1010 3315 N133 1,53 23,7 923 3028 1,69 26,1 1016 3333 N135 1,63 25,2 938 3077 1,78 27,5 1025 3363 N140 1,68 25,9 902 2961 1,82F 28,1F 988 3241 3,6 55 FMJ LAPUA 57,0 2,244 N120 1,18 18,2 848 2782 1,35 20,8 945 3100 N130 1,25 19,3 852 2795 1,47 22,7 966 3169 N133 1,45 22,4 909 2982 1,59 24,5 990 3248 N530 1,50 23,1 911 2989 1,65 25,5 1013 3323 N135 1,50 23,1 911 2989 1,66 25,6 1008 3307 N140 1,63 25,2 913 2995 1,70F 26,2F 954 3130 3,9 60 HP Hornady 57,0 2,244 N130 1,43 22,1 879 2885 1,59 24,6 961 3154 N133 1,51 23,2 876 2874 1,68 25,9 969 3179 N135 1,59 24,6 894 2932 1,72 26,6 959 3145 N140 1,65 25,5 865 2837 1,76 27,2 924 3030 4,5 69 HPBT Sierra 57,0 2,244 N133 1,38 21,3 809 2653 1,54 23,8 889 2916 N135 1,50 23,1 822 2698 1,65 25,5 913 2997 N140 1,60 24,6 835 2741 1,80F 27,8F 936 3069 N540 1,66 25,7 849 2785 1,82 28,1 942 3091 4,5 69 Scenar LAPUA 57,4 2,260 N135 1,40 21,6 847 2779 1,49 23,0 905 2969 N140 1,48 22,8 835 2740 1,63 25,2 917 3009 N540 1,56 24,1 878 2281 1,70 26,2 969 3179 N530 1,38 21,3 793 2602 1,48 22,9 859 2817 4,9 75 BTHP1) Hornady 57,4 2,260 N135 1,43 22,0 787 2582 1,60 24,6 868 2848 N140 1,55 23,8 795 2608 1,72 26,5 887 2910 N540 1,59 24,6 806 2644 1,75 27,0 896 2940 5,2 80 HPBT1,2) Sierra 64,8 2,551 N135 1,22 18,8 711 2333 1,40 21,6 788 2587 N530 1,30 20,0 713 2339 1,50 23,1 801 2630 N140 1,34 20,7 730 2395 1,49 23,0 807 2646 N540 1,39 21,4 730 2395 1,53 23,7 808 2652 F = Case full 1) 1 in 7" twist 2) Test barrel with a long throat to accept the C.O.L. of 65 mm (2,559")

Test barrel: 610 mm (24"), 1 in 14" twist 22 PPC-USA Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Sako, trim-to length 38.30 mm (1.508")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 3,4 52 HPBT Sierra 51,4 2,024 N120 1,33 20,5 919 3016 1,56 24,1 1039 3408 N130 1,43 22,1 934 3063 1,66 25,6 1069 3507 N133 1,51 23,3 947 3107 1,77 27,3 1087 3565 N135 1,65 25,5 971 3185 1,90 29,2 1099 3607 3,6 55 Spitzer Speer 51,8 2,039 N130 1,41 21,8 898 2946 1,69 26,1 1026 3367 N133 1,45 22,4 901 2956 1,78 27,4 1039 3409 N135 1,68 25,9 961 3151 1,93 29,7 1103 3617

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 13 Test barrel: 580 mm (22"), 1 in 14" twist .22-250 Remington Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 48.30 mm (1.902")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 2,9 45 Spitzer Speer 58,9 2,319 N130 1,99 30,7 1106 3628 2,15 33,2 1180 3872 N135 2,19 33,8 1102 3614 2,34 36,1 1180 3872 N140 2,32 35,8 1108 3634 2,50 38,6 1197 3926 3,2 50 Spitzer Speer 59,6 2,346 N130 1,75 27,1 958 3143 1,95 30,1 1068 3506 N135 1,94 30,0 983 3227 2,15 33,2 1086 3563 N140 2,08 32,1 977 3206 2,34 36,1 1088 3571 N150 2,14 32,9 978 3208 2,40 37,0 1087 3565 3,6 55 Spitzer Speer 59,6 2,346 N135 1,98 30,6 974 3197 2,15 33,2 1051 3449 N140 2,16 33,3 986 3233 2,31 35,6 1058 3472 N150 2,22 34,3 988 3242 2,41 37,2 1069 3507 3,9 60 HP Hornady 59,6 2,346 N140 2,03 31,3 929 3046 2,22 34,2 1006 3301 N150 2,07 32,0 924 3030 2,29 35,3 1007 3303 4,5 69 HPBT Sierra 59,6 2,346 N140 1,83 28,2 832 2731 2,16 33,4 949 3114 N150 1,91 29,4 845 2773 2,24 34,6 956 3138 N160 2,36 36,4 863 2830 2,66 41,0 981 3219 N540 1,90 29,4 857 2812 2,22 34,3 977 3205 N550 2,07 31,9 878 2879 2,39 36,9 1001 3284 N560 2,33 35,9 866 2842 2,76 42,6 1002 3288

Test barrel: 580 mm (23"), 1 in 14" twist 6 PPC-USA Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Sako, trim to 38,30 mm (1,508”)

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 4,4 68 HPFB Euber 53,6 2,110 N130 1,52 23,4 843 2766 1,68 25,9 928 3045 N133 1,63 25,2 840 2756 1,83C 28,2C 951 3120 4,5 70 HPBT Sierra 53,6 2,110 N120 1,39 21,5 809 2654 1,55 23,9 901 2956 N130 1,47 22,7 820 2690 1,69 26,1 934 3064 N133 1,59 24,6 826 2710 1,79C 27,6C 935 3068 C = Compressed load

Test barrel: 650 mm (25½"), 1 in 8" twist 6 mm B.R. Norma Primers: Small Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 39,4 mm (1,551")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 4,5 70 HPBT Sierra 57,0 2,244 N133 1,64 25,3 864 2834 1,86 28,7 957 3140 N135 1,88 29,0 901 2956 2,20 33,9 1009 3310 5,0 77 Silver Jacket LAPUA 60,0 2,362 N133 1,85 28,5 884 2900 2,01 31,0 964 3163 HP N140 2,05 31,6 900 2953 2,22 34,3 982 3222 N540 2,14 33,0 914 2999 2,31 35,6 999 3278 5,8 90 FMJ LAPUA 60,0 2,362 N140 1,68 26,0 788 2584 1,93 29,8 871 2858 N540 1,69 26,1 757 2484 2,20 33,9 952 3123

= accuracy load

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 14 Test barrel: 650 mm (25½"), 1 in 8" twist 6 mm B.R. Norma Primers: Small Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 39,4 mm (1,551")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 5,8 90 Silver Jacket LAPUA 60,0 2,362 N135 1,85 28,5 830 2723 2,00 30,9 906 2972 Scenar N140 1,96 30,2 847 2779 2,12 32,7 922 3025 N540 2,02 31,2 854 2802 2,19 33,8 936 3071 6,5 100 Mega LAPUA 55,3 2,177 N140 1,66 25,6 737 2419 1,88 29,0 825 2707 N540 1,81 27,9 772 2533 2,01 31,0 857 2812 6,8 105 Scenar LAPUA 60,0 2,362 N140 1,67 25,8 746 2447 1,87 28,9 821 2694 N540 1,75 27,0 756 2480 1,97 30,4 846 2776 6,8 105 Silver Jacket LAPUA 60,0 2,362 N140 1,83 28,2 763 2503 2,00 30,9 843 2766 Scenar N150 1,85 28,5 769 2523 2,05 31,6 841 2759 N540 1,88 29,0 777 2549 2,08 32,1 861 2825

= accuracy load

Test barrel: 580 mm (23"), 1 in 10" twist .243 Winchester Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 51.80 mm (2.039")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 4,5 70 SXSP Hornady 67,0 2,638 N133 2,16 33,3 940 3084 2,39 36,9 981 3219 N135 2,36 36,4 901 2956 2,62 40,4 1009 3310 N140 2,51 38,7 915 3002 2,80 43,2 1033 3389 N150 2,57 39,7 920 3018 2,86 44,1 1031 3383 N160 2,99 46,1 916 3005 3,32 51,2 1052 3451 5,2 80 FMJ Hornady 68,0 2,677 N135 2,18 33,6 865 2838 2,40 37,0 928 3045 N140 2,30 35,5 870 2854 2,55 39,4 942 3091 N150 2,27 35,0 877 2877 2,52 38,9 935 3068 N160 2,83 43,7 874 2867 3,15 48,6 982 3222 5,6 87 HPBT Hornady 68,3 2,689 N140 2,22 34,3 835 2740 2,48 38,3 907 2976 N150 2,19 33,8 840 2756 2,46 38,0 898 2946 N160 2,72 42,0 836 2743 3,02 46,6 940 3084 N560 2,80 43,2 881 2890 3,11 48,0 960 3150 5,8 90 FMJ LAPUA 68,3 2,689 N150 1,51 23,3 712 2336 2,13 32,8 886 2907 N550 1,98 30,6 791 2595 2,53 39,0 959 3146 N160 2,02 31,1 794 2605 2,65 40,9 953 3127 6,2 95 X Barnes 68,8 2,709 N560 1,85 28,5 679 2228 2,44 37,7 831 2726 6,5 100 Mega LAPUA 68,3 2,689 N150 1,53 23,6 693 2274 2,10 32,4 874 2867 N550 2,13 32,8 782 2566 2,76 42,0 975 3199 N160 2,33 35,9 809 2654 2,78 42,8 940 3084 6,5 100 SPBT Hornady 67,3 2,650 N160 2,65 40,9 797 2615 2,94 45,4 885 2904 N560 2,68 41,4 822 2697 2,96 45,7 903 2963 N165 2,85 44,0 807 2648 3,19 49,2 894 2933 6,8 105 Spitzer Speer 68,5 2,697 N160 2,28 35,2 744 2441 2,54 39,2 803 2635 N560 2,28 35,2 758 2487 2,52 38,9 829 2720 6,8 105 Scenar LAPUA1) 68,3 2,689 N550 2,24 34,6 786 2579 2,62 40,4 891 2923 N160 2,36 36,4 786 2579 2,77 42,8 895 2936 1) The test barrel rifle twist 1 in 8" N165 2,74 42,2 803 2635 3,14 48,5 918 3012

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 15 Test barrel: 600 mm (25"), 1 in 10" twist .240 Weatherby Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Norma, trim-to length 63.20 mm (2.488")

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may due to excessive chamber pressure and must not be used! Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 4,9 75 HP Hornady 78,1 3,075 N150 2,94 45,4 995 3266 3,17 48,9 1076 3532 N550 3,20 49,4 1028 3371 3,38 52,2 1111 3645 N160 3,34 51,6 1010 3314 3,52 54,2 1094 3589 5,0 77 HP Lapua 78,1 3,075 N150 2,97 45,8 990 3248 3,15 48,7 1055 3460 N550 3,20 49,3 1014 3327 3,37 51,9 1095 3591 N160 3,34 51,5 1005 3297 3,51 54,1 1084 3556 5,8 90 Scenar Lapua 78,1 3,075 N550 2,98 46,0 939 3081 3,22 49,6 1013 3325 N160 3,20 49,3 938 3077 3,41 52,6 1014 3327 N165 3,47 53,6 949 3114 3,71 57,2 1031 3383 6,5 100 Mega Lapua 78,1 3,075 N550 2,94 45,4 891 2923 3,16 48,7 966 3170 N160 3,06 47,2 895 2936 3,26 50,3 956 3137 N165 3,47 53,6 949 3114 3,62 55,8 989 3246 6,8 105 Spitzer Speer 77,8 3,063 N160 2,83 43,6 852 2795 3,15 48,7 935 3068 N560 3,23 49,8 887 2910 3,47 53,5 962 3157 N165 3,33 51,3 895 2936 3,57 55,2 969 3180

Test barrel: 580 mm (23"), 1 in 10" twist .25-06 Remington Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 63.10 mm (2.484")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 5,6 87 SPBT Speer 79,3 3,122 N140 2,35 36,2 876 2873 2,74 42,3 961 3153 N150 2,51 38,7 892 2925 2,91 44,9 980 3215 N160 3,15 48,6 935 3069 3,55 54,8 1020 3346 N165 3,52 54,3 960 3149 3,95 60,9 1049 3442 6,5 100 SPBT Speer 81,2 3,197 N140 2,60 40,0 873 2864 2,78 42,9 924 3031 N150 2,66 41,0 878 2881 2,86 44,1 930 3051 N160 3,24 50,0 911 2990 3,38 52,2 966 3169 N560 3,16 48,8 900 2954 3,59 55,4 990 3248 N165 3,44 53,0 922 3024 3,66 56,5 979 3212 N170 3,55 54,7 885 2902 4,05 62,5 975 3199 7,8 120 Spizer Speer 80,2 3,157 N150 1,95 30,1 692 2270 2,32 35,8 776 2546 N160 2,50 38,6 759 2491 2,94 45,4 844 2769 N560 2,81 43,3 798 2619 3,24 50,0 890 2920 N165 2,69 41,5 777 2548 3,13 48,3 853 2799 N170 3,17 48,9 802 2630 3,59 55,4 873 2864 7,8 120 HPBT Sierra 80,0 3,155 N160 2,75 42,4 791 2597 3,09 47,7 871 2858 N560 2,95 45,6 818 2685 3,33 51,4 903 2963 N165 3,03 46,8 817 2681 3,38 52,2 889 2917 N170 3,35 51,7 817 2682 3,81 58,8 904 2966

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 16 Test barrel: 475 mm (18¾"), 1 in 9" twist .260 Remington Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Necked-up LAPUA .243 Winchester, trim-to length 51.50 mm (2.028")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 6,5 100 HPFB Sierra 67,5 2,657 N140 2,30 35,5 825 2708 2,59 39,9 906 2973 N150 2,31 35,7 813 2669 2,61 40,3 892 2926 N540 2,39 36,9 831 2725 2,67 41,2 912 2992 7,0 108 Scenar LAPUA 71,0 2,795 N150 2,28 35,1 791 2594 2,54 39,1 865 2837 N540 2,35 36,2 802 2631 2,58 39,9 877 2876 N160 2,66 41,0 814 2670 2,92 45,0 898 2947 7,8 120 SP Speer 71,0 2,795 N540 2,22 34,2 749 2456 2,48 38,2 825 2706 N550 2,36 36,5 765 2511 2,64 40,7 835 2741 N160 2,47 38,2 755 2478 2,80 43,2 838 2750 9,0 139 Scenar LAPUA 71,0 2,795 N550 2,15 33,1 690 2263 2,46 38,0 772 2533 N160 2,32 35,8 692 2272 2,63 40,6 771 2529 N560 2,57 39,6 704 2311 2,86 44,1 788 2586 10,1 155 Mega LAPUA 69,5 2,736 N160 2,14 33,0 651 2134 2,41 37,1 711 2332 N560 2,37 36,6 651 2137 2,72 42,0 735 2412 N165 2,52 38,8 673 2208 2,83 43,7 755 2478

Test barrel: 630 mm (26½"), 1 in 8½" twist 6,5 x 55 Swedish Mauser Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 54.80 mm (2.157")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 5,5 85 HP Sierra 71,1 2,799 N150 2,88 44,5 937 3073 3,03 46,8 1013 3323 6,5 100 HP Sierra 72,4 2,850 N140 2,62 40,4 860 2822 2,78 42,8 911 2990 N540 2,65 40,9 858 2815 2,88 44,4 938 3078 N150 2,69 41,5 860 2822 2,86 44,1 915 3003 N550 2,82 43,5 884 2900 3,03 46,8 960 3150 N160 3,13 48,3 878 2881 3,33 51,4 942 3090 6,5 100 FMJ LAPUA 70,0 2,756 N160 3,08 47,5 862 2828 3,39 52,3 946 3104 6,5 100 Scenar LAPUA 75,0 2,953 N135 2,15 33,2 790 2592 2,55 39,4 889 2917 N140 2,32 35,8 790 2592 2,64 40,7 915 3002 N540 2,35 36,3 790 2592 2,70 41,7 924 3031 N150 2,37 36,6 793 2602 2,74 42,3 903 2963 N550 2,58 39,8 790 2592 2,97 45,8 938 3077 N160 2,78 42,9 790 2592 3,01 46,4 928 3045 7,0 108 Scenar LAPUA 78,0 3,071 N140 2,44 37,6 806 2644 2,64 40,8 880 2887 N540 2,50 38,6 827 2713 2,69 41,5 897 2943 N150 2,56 39,5 830 2723 2,69 41,5 870 2853 N550 2,72 42,0 853 2798 2,94 45,4 936 3070 N160 3,04 46,9 849 2785 3,16 48,8 891 2923 N560 3,19 49,2 867 2843 3,42 52,7 939 3079 N165 3,16 48,8 860 2822 3,28F 50,7F 902 2959 7,0 108 Silver Jacket LAPUA 80,0 3,150 N140 2,42 37,3 825 2707 2,68 41,3 893 2931 Scenar N540 2,52 38,9 827 2713 2,74 42,2 902 2958 N150 2,49 38,4 819 2687 2,70 41,7 889 2917 F = Case full = accuracy load

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 17 Test barrel: 630 mm (26½"), 1 in 8½" twist 6,5 x 55 Swedish Mauser Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 54.80 mm (2.157")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 7,8 120 HPBT Sierra 76,8 3,024 N140 2,47 38,1 855 2805 2,63 40,5 852 2795 N540 2,49 38,4 773 2536 2,69 41,5 818 2684 N150 2,55 39,3 770 2526 2,71 41,7 839 2753 N550 2,63 40,6 800 2625 2,88 44,5 888 2914 N160 2,97 45,8 825 2707 3,29 50,7 907 2975 N560 3,12 48,1 823 2700 3,41 52,7 932 3056 8,0 123 Scenar LAPUA 80,0 3,150 N140 2,35 36,3 738 2420 2,59 40,0 812 2663 N540 2,44 37,7 749 2456 2,68 41,4 827 2715 N150 2,47 38,1 743 2436 2,69 41,6 819 2686 8,0 123 Silver Jacket LAPUA 80,0 3,150 N150 2,40 37,0 780 2559 2,62 40,4 834 2738 Scenar N550 2,41 37,2 768 2520 2,73 42,1 857 2811 N160 2,75 42,4 792 2598 2,88 44,5 831 2726 8,4 130 HPBT Norma 80,0 3,150 N140 2,29 35,3 730 2395 2,64 40,7 812 2663 N540 2,32 35,8 749 2457 2,57 39,6 820 2690 N150 2,32 35,8 710 2329 2,60 40,1 808 2651 N550 2,54 39,2 768 2520 2,84 43,8 852 2795 N160 2,79 43,0 764 2507 3,06 47,3 840 2757 N560 3,01 46,4 803 2635 3,25 50,2 878 2882 9,0 139 HPBT Norma 78,0 3,071 N150 2,28 35,2 704 2310 2,55 39,4 779 2555 N550 2,50 38,6 743 2438 2,71 41,8 813 2667 N160 2,73 42,1 738 2421 2,98 46,0 810 2656 N560 2,88 44,4 753 2470 3,20 49,4 846 2777 N165 3,00 46,3 765 2510 3,23 49,9 833 2732 9,0 139 Scenar LAPUA 80,0 3,150 N150 2,17 33,5 673 2208 2,49 38,4 749 2458 N550 2,45 37,8 724 2375 2,60 40,1 795 2608 N160 2,73 42,1 752 2467 2,92 45,1 813 2666 N560 2,87 44,3 767 2516 3,09 47,6 837 2746 N165 2,96 45,7 761 2497 3,22 49,8 829 2721 9,0 139 Silver Jacket LAPUA 80,0 3,150 N550 2,37 36,6 712 2336 2,61 40,3 799 2622 N160 2,54 39,2 748 2454 2,80 43,3 795 2610 N560 2,73 42,1 736 2415 3,06 47,3 826 2711 9,1 140 HPBT Sierra 79,0 3,110 N150 2,35 36,3 703 2306 2,54 39,1 765 2511 N550 2,58 39,8 749 2457 2,73 42,1 806 2644 N160 2,81 43,4 759 2490 3,03 46,7 819 2687 N560 2,93 45,2 779 2556 3,13 48,3 844 2770 N165 3,00 46,3 766 2513 3,24 50,0 834 2735 9,3 144 FMJBT LAPUA 79,0 3,110 N150 2,04 31,5 659 2163 2,40 37,0 768 2520 N160 2,64 40,7 717 2352 2,85 44,0 816 2677 N560 2,91 44,8 756 2479 3,15 48,6 850 2789 N165 2,70 41,7 720 2362 3,18 49,1 837 2746 N170 3,08 47,5 715 2346 3,41F 52,6F 815 2674 10,0 155 HPBT Sierra 79,0 3,110 N150 2,10 32,4 653 2142 2,33 36,0 711 2331 N550 2,36 36,4 689 2260 2,60 40,1 746 2447 N160 2,64 40,7 698 2290 2,97 45,9 769 2522 N560 2,66 41,0 702 2303 2,93 45,2 779 2556 N165 2,75 42,4 690 2264 3,08 47,6 769 2522 N170 2,90 44,7 677 2221 3,32F 51,2F 779 2555 10,1 156 Mega LAPUA 73,0 2,874 N165 2,74 42,3 677 2222 3,17 49,0 755 2478 N560 2,72 42,0 685 2248 3,11 48,0 773 2537 N170 3,03 46,8 682 2238 3,32 51,2 746 2447 F = Case full = accuracy load

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 18 Test barrel: 660 mm (26"), 1 in 9" twist 6,5 - 284 Norma Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 54.90 mm (2.161")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 7,0 108 Scenar LAPUA 79,0 3,110 N550 2,97 45,8 920 3018 3,39 52,3 1027 3368 N160 3,08 47,5 906 2972 3,49 53,9 1008 3308 N560 3,47 53,5 927 3041 3,81 58,9 1031 3384 N165 3,52 54,3 922 3025 4,04 62,4 1042 3419 7,0 108 Silver Jacket LAPUA 79,0 3,110 N160 3,11 48,0 883 2897 3,73 57,6 1002 3287 Scenar N560 3,51 54,2 911 2989 3,85 59,5 1023 3357 N165 3,61 55,7 919 3015 4,10 63,2 1033 3391 8,0 123 Scenar LAPUA 79,0 3,110 N160 2,59 40,0 795 2608 3,29 50,8 925 3035 N165 3,03 46,8 830 2723 3,65 56,4 947 3106 N560 3,28 50,6 867 2844 3,65 56,3 963 3158 8,0 123 Silver Jacket LAPUA 79,0 3,110 N160 2,94 45,4 833 2733 3,38 52,2 935 3068 Scenar N560 3,37 52,0 872 2861 3,77 58,2 981 3218 N165 3,35 51,7 859 2818 3,98 61,5 971 3186 9,0 139 Scenar LAPUA 79,0 3,110 N560 3,12 48,1 824 2703 3,63 56,0 947 3108 9,0 139 Silver Jacket LAPUA 79,0 3,110 N160 2,60 40,1 758 2487 3,19 49,2 869 2851 Scenar N560 3,22 49,7 812 2664 3,53 54,5 904 2967 N165 3,02 46,6 793 2602 3,62 55,9 899 2948

Test barrel: 520 mm (24½"), 1 in 9" twist .270 Winchester Short Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Winchester, trim-to length 53,1 mm (2,090")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 5,8 90 HP Sierra 68,6 2,701 N160 4,00 61,7 1021 3350 4,47 69,0 1130 3707 N560 4,39 67,7 1020 3346 4,78 73,8 1135 3724 N165 4,59 70,8 1041 3415 4,75 73,3 1083 3553 9,1 140 X Barnes 71,0 2,795 N160 3,20 49,4 800 2625 3,71 57,2 899 2949 N560 3,49 53,9 806 2644 3,93 60,6 918 3012 N165 3,75 57,9 832 2730 4,10 63,3 913 2995 10,4 160 Partition Nosler 71,0 2,795 N160 3,20 49,4 737 2418 3,47 53,5 825 2707 N560 3,36 51,8 774 2539 3,82 58,9 873 2864 N165 3,30 50,9 769 2523 3,90 60,2 863 2831

Test barrel: 620 mm (24.5"), 1 in 10" twist .270 Winchester Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 64.30 mm (2.531")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 6,5 100 Spitzer Speer 80,0 3,150 N150 2,88 44,5 898 2945 3,42 52,8 998 3273 N160 3,80 58,6 953 3127 4,27C 65,8C 1057 3468 N165 4,00 61,7 966 3170 4,53C 69,9C 1070 3509 8,4 130 SP Remington 82,0 3,228 N160 3,34 51,5 847 2779 3,76 58,0 940 3083 N560 3,64 56,2 876 2873 3,97 61,3 955 3132 8,4 130 SPBT Speer 83,0 3,268 N165 3,54 54,6 850 2787 4,02 62,0 942 3089 10,4 160 Partition Nosler 84,6 3,331 N160 3,02 46,6 743 2438 3,48 53,8 826 2711 N165 3,10 47,8 747 2451 3,64 56,2 837 2745 C = Compressed load

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 19 Test barrel: 650 mm (25½"), 1 in 12 twist .270 Weatherby Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Norma, trim-to length 64.50 mm (2.539")

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may due to excessive chamber pressure and must not be used! Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 6,5 100 PSP Remington 79,0 3,110 N550 4,33 66,8 1037 3401 4,64 71,7 1117 3666 N160 4,60 71,0 1043 3421 4,85 74,9 1108 3634 N165 5,08 78,4 1045 3428 5,38 83,0 1115 3658 8,5 130 PSPCL Remington 82,2 3,236 N160 4,31 66,5 939 3080 4,61 71,1 1001 3284 N165 4,62 71,3 931 3055 4,93 76,0 997 3270 N560 4,71 72,7 947 3108 4,98 76,9 1004 3294 8,7 135 HPBT Sierra 83,0 3,268 N160 4,21 65,0 903 2964 4,43 68,3 965 3167 N165 4,55 70,2 923 3029 4,70 72,5 989 3244 N560 4,61 71,2 956 3137 4,81 74,2 1013 3323 9,7 150 Partition Nosler 82,5 3,248 N165 4,34 67,0 877 2876 4,68 72,2 936 3072 N560 4,38 67,6 900 2954 4,60 71,0 955 3134 N170 4,76 73,4 886 2906 5,11 78,8 955 3134

Test barrel: 610 mm (24"), 1 in 9½" twist 7mm-08 Remington Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 51.50 mm (2.028")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 6,5 100 HP Hornady 69,0 2,717 N130 2,43 37,5 880 2886 2,74 42,2 975 3199 N133 2,48 38,3 874 2868 2,95 45,4 992 3255 N135 2,76 42,6 906 2971 3,04 46,9 1001 3284 N140 2,84 43,9 900 2953 3,16 48,7 1004 3293 N150 2,94 45,3 907 2974 3,32C 51,2C 1017 3336 7,8 120 Spitzer Sierra 69,6 2,740 N135 2,60 40,1 826 2711 2,85 44,0 908 2978 N140 2,72 42,0 827 2714 3,04 46,9 929 3048 N150 2,80 43,2 837 2747 3,15 48,6 935 3066 9,1 140 Ballistic Tip Nosler 69,6 2,740 N135 2,35 36,3 724 2374 2,61 40,3 807 2649 N140 2,56 39,5 751 2464 2,70 41,7 837 2746 N150 2,56 39,5 742 2434 2,72 42,0 814 2671 10,4 160 SPBT Sierra 71,0 2,795 N140 2,34 36,1 685 2248 2,73 42,2 784 2573 N150 2,36 36,4 687 2253 2,77 42,7 775 2542 N160 2,97 45,8 738 2421 3,38C 52,1C 847 2780 10,9 168 HPBT Sierra 71,0 2,795 N150 2,22 34,3 672 2204 2,52 38,9 740 2428 N550 2,38 36,8 696 2282 2,72 41,9 781 2561 N160 2,78 42,8 709 2326 3,14C 48,5C 799 2621 11,3 175 Mag-Tip Speer 71,0 2,795 N140 2,13 32,9 615 2018 2,45 37,8 694 2276 N150 2,03 31,4 586 1923 2,39 36,9 675 2215 N160 2,55 39,3 640 2100 2,90 44,8 728 2387 C = Compressed load

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 20 Test barrel: 550 mm (22"), 1 in 9½" twist 7 x 57 Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Sako, trim-to length 56.80 mm (2.236")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 7,8 120 Spitzer Sierra 76,5 3,012 N135 2,67 41,1 814 2670 2,87 44,2 880 2887 N140 2,82 43,5 824 2704 3,06 47,2 897 2942 N150 2,85 44,0 828 2717 3,09 47,6 898 2946 9,1 140 Ballistic Tip Nosler 77,5 3,051 N140 2,58 39,7 736 2415 2,82 43,5 802 2630 N150 2,65 40,9 747 2451 2,90 44,8 810 2657 10,4 160 SPBT Sierra 77,5 3,051 N150 2,50 38,6 691 2267 2,76 42,7 754 2474 N160 3,04 47,0 726 2381 3,26 50,3 793 2603 11,3 175 Mag-Tip Speer 77,0 3,031 N160 2,76 42,5 659 2162 3,06 47,1 726 2383 N165 2,94 45,4 666 2184 3,32 51,2 740 2429

Test barrel: 610 mm (24"), 1 in 9" twist 7mm Remington Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 63.30 mm (2.492")

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may due to excessive chamber pressure and must not be used! Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 6,5 100 HP Hornady 81,0 3,189 N160 4,70 72,6 1053 3455 5,07 78,2 1135 3722 N560 4,78 73,8 1046 3431 5,29F 81,6F 1146 3760 7,8 120 Spitzer Sierra 83,0 3,268 N160 4,48 69,2 971 3186 4,85 74,8 1048 3438 N165 4,77 73,6 969 3179 5,17F 79,8F 1053 3455 N560 4,51 69,5 980 3215 5,09 78,5 1074 3524 9,4 145 SPBT Speer 83,0 3,268 N160 3,88 59,9 852 2795 4,30 66,3 927 3041 N560 4,04 62,3 896 2941 4,46 68,8 977 3206 N165 4,21 65,0 870 2854 4,62 71,4 945 3100 10,4 160 Grand Slam Speer 82,0 3,228 N160 3,45 53,3 773 2536 3,91 60,4 850 2789 N560 3,62 55,9 827 2713 4,14 63,9 860 2822 N165 3,71 57,3 790 2593 4,22 65,1 871 2859 10,4 160 Spitzer Sierra 82,0 3,228 N160 3,74 57,7 814 2671 4,17 64,3 867 2844 N165 3,52 54,2 771 2530 4,76 73,4 919 3015 N560 3,86 59,5 832 2731 4,79 73,9 949 3114 10,9 168 HPBT Sierra 83,5 3,287 N560 3,93 60,6 819 2687 4,52 69,7 896 2940 N165 3,97 61,3 798 2619 4,58 70,7 866 2841 N170 4,39 67,8 812 2663 4,82 74,4 880 2887 11,3 175 SBT Sierra 83,5 3,287 N560 3,57 55,1 772 2533 4,14 63,9 874 2867 N165 3,47 53,5 754 2474 4,17 64,3 845 2772 N170 4,06 62,6 784 2573 4,67 72,1 851 2792 F = Case full

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 21 Test barrel: 660 mm, 1 in 9" twist 7mm Weatherby Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Weatherby, trim-to length 64,50 mm

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may due to excessive chamber pressure and must not be used! Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 6,5 100 HP Hornady 81,5 3,209 N160 4,76 73,5 1071 3512 5,10 78,7 1149 3770 N560 4,98 76,8 1085 3561 5,30 81,8 1170 3839 7,8 120 Spitzer Sierra 82,5 3,248 N160 4,52 69,8 989 3245 4,83 74,5 1057 3468 N165 4,89 75,5 1003 3290 5,20 80,2 1072 3517 N560 4,79 73,9 1009 3310 5,07 78,2 1079 3540 10,4 160 Spitzer Sierra 82,5 3,248 N160 4,09 63,1 853 2799 4,39 67,7 912 2992 N165 4,41 68,0 864 2834 4,69 72,4 924 3031 N560 4,26 65,7 868 2846 4,53 69,9 927 3041 10,9 168 HPBT Sierra 81,5 3,209 N160 4,00 61,7 832 2730 4,23 65,3 879 2884 N165 4,31 66,5 840 2755 4,51 69,6 888 2913 N560 4,17 64,3 845 2771 4,42 68,2 909 2982

Test barrel: 460 mm (18"), 1 in 10" twist .30 Carbine Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Federal, trim-to length 32.60 mm (1.283")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 6,5 100 Plinker Speer 42,5 1,673 N110 0,88 13,6 610 2001 0,97 15,0 669 2196 7,1 110 Spire Point Speer 42,5 1,673 N110 0,79 12,1 545 1786 0,91 14,0 605 1983

Test barrel: 510 mm (20"), 1 in 12" twist .30-30 Winchester Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 51.60 mm (2.031")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 6,8 105 HP LAPUA 64,5 2,539 N120 1,48 22,8 692 2271 1,73 26,8 781 2562 N130 1,70 26,3 710 2329 1,95 30,1 800 2623 N133 1,86 28,7 730 2395 2,19 33,8 833 2732 8,5 130 FSP Speer 64,7 2,547 N120 1,41 21,7 617 2024 1,67 25,8 705 2314 N130 1,59 24,5 641 2103 1,84 28,4 728 2389 N133 1,71 26,4 653 2143 1,97 30,4 741 2432 N135 1,80 27,7 649 2129 2,08 32,0 737 2419 9,7 150 FSP Speer 64,5 2,539 N120 1,23 19,1 519 1701 1,46 22,5 593 1946 N130 1,43 22,1 558 1831 1,65 25,4 631 2070 N133 1,48 22,8 560 1839 1,72 26,5 636 2086 N135 1,71 26,4 587 1927 1,93 29,7 660 2165 N140 1,85 28,5 596 1956 2,06 31,8 672 2203 11,0 170 FSP Speer 64,5 2,539 N130 1,34 20,7 516 1692 1,60 24,7 598 1962 N133 1,42 21,9 511 1678 1,67 25,8 589 1931 N135 1,58 24,4 536 1759 1,80 27,7 604 1981 N140 1,66 25,5 533 1747 1,89 29,2 610 2002

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 22 Test barrel: 600 mm (23½"), twist 12" .300 Savage Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim to-length 47,3 mm (1,862")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 6,5 100 HP LAPUA 62,5 2,461 N120 2,19 33,9 878 2881 2,45 37,8 975 3199 N130 2,41 37,1 912 2993 2,59 40,0 986 3235 N133 2,59 39,9 894 2932 2,85 44,0 973 3192 8,1 125 TNT-HP Speer 65,5 2,579 N120 2,06 31,8 764 2507 2,27 35,0 837 2746 N130 2,21 34,1 794 2606 2,42 37,3 863 2831 N133 2,53 39,1 822 2698 2,71 41,8 884 2900 9,7 150 Mega LAPUA 61,5 2,421 N130 1,89 29,2 684 2243 2,18 33,6 751 2464 N135 2,24 34,6 706 2315 2,50 38,6 772 2533 N140 2,44 37,6 719 2360 2,72 42,0 793 2602 10,7 165 SBT Sierre 66,0 2,598 N133 2,20 33,9 690 2264 2,42 37,3 759 2490 N135 2,35 36,2 700 2297 2,53 39,0 764 2507 N140 2,46 37,9 713 2341 2,68 41,4 787 2582 12,0 200 Mega LAPUA 66,0 2,598 N135 2,15 33,2 631 2072 2,44 37,6 705 2313 N140 2,30 35,5 649 2131 2,59 40,0 715 2346 N540 2,36 36,4 644 2113 2,66 41,0 720 2362

Test barrel: 610 mm (24"), 1 in 12" twist .308 Winchester Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 51.00 mm (2.008")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 3,7 57 ALS1) LAPUA 67,0 2,638 N110 1,78 27,5 1061 3481 2,24 34,5 1217 3993 6,5 100 HPCE LAPUA 67,0 2,638 N110 1,32 20,4 711 2333 1,80 27,8 870 2854 N120 1,98 30,6 812 2663 2,33 36,0 930 3051 N130 2,18 33,7 852 2794 2,60 40,1 976 3203 N135 2,47 38,1 865 2837 2,99 46,1 992 3255 7,1 110 HP Sako 67,5 2,657 N120 2,32 35,8 844 2769 2,67 41,2 962 3157 N130 2,52 38,9 862 2826 2,96 45,7 988 3242 N133 2,73 42,1 874 2868 3,19 49,1 1009 3311 8,0 123 FMJ LAPUA 66,9 2,634 N130 2,26 34,9 782 2566 2,78 42,9 923 3028 N135 2,72 42,0 830 2723 3,06F 47,2F 921 3022 8,1 125 Ballistic Tip Nosler 70,0 2,756 N130 2,40 37,0 818 2684 2,79 43,0 935 3068 N133 2,60 40,1 829 2721 3,00 46,3 951 3120 N135 2,70 41,6 833 2732 3,17 48,9 958 3143 N140 2,86 44,1 835 2739 3,23F 49,8F 936 3071 8,5 130 HP LAPUA 68,0 2,677 N135 2,58 39,7 782 2567 3,02 46,7 907 2975 N140 2,75 42,4 786 2579 3,15 48,7 903 2963 9,7 150 Mega LAPUA 71,0 2,795 N135 2,05 31,6 664 2178 2,55 39,3 789 2588 N140 2,09 32,2 653 2142 2,67 41,2 791 2596 N540 2,26 34,9 671 2201 2,80 43,2 803 2635 9,7 150 SPBT Sierra 70,0 2,756 N133 2,27 35,0 729 2391 2,86 44,1 863 2831 N135 2,56 39,5 764 2505 2,96 45,7 871 2857 N140 2,71 41,8 767 2516 3,05 47,1 858 2815 N150 2,82 43,6 776 2545 3,23 49,9 878 2880 9,7 150 Lock Base LAPUA 71,0 2,795 N540 2,73 42,1 765 2510 3,17 48,9 894 2932 9,7 150 HPBT Sierra 71,0 2,795 N140 2,62 40,4 752 2467 3,06 47,3 869 2851 N540 2,71 41,8 758 2487 3,13 48,3 901 2956 N150 2,74 42,2 776 2545 3,14C 48,4C 874 2869 N550 2,88 44,5 772 2534 3,26F 50,3F 870 2855 1) A muzzle velocity exceeding 1000 m/s ( 3300 fps) may lead to severe barrel fouling! F = Case full C = Compressed load BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 23 Test barrel: 610 mm (24"), 1 in 12" twist .308 Winchester Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 51.00 mm (2.008")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 10,0 155 Scenar LAPUA 71,0 2,795 N135 2,23 34,4 687 2254 2,66 41,0 809 2653 N140 2,38 36,7 686 2251 2,83 43,6 812 2664 N150 2,53 39,0 719 2359 3,03 46,8 818 2683 10,0 155 Silver Jacket LAPUA 71,0 2,795 N140 2,60 40,1 746 2448 2,95 45,5 855 2805 Scenar N150 2,65 40,9 760 2492 3,04 46,9 860 2822 N540 2,64 40,7 760 2494 3,05 47,1 870 2854 10,0 155 HPBT Palma Sierra 71,0 2,795 N135 2,28 35,1 712 2337 2,68 41,3 815 2674 N140 2,40 37,0 717 2354 2,86 44,2 827 2712 N540 2,46 37,9 712 2337 2,92 45,1 838 2750 N150 2,63 40,6 752 2466 3,01 46,5 850 2790 N550 2,76 42,5 756 2479 3,22 49,7 880 2888 10,1 156 SPBT Sako 68,2 2,685 N135 2,51 38,8 729 2390 2,87 44,3 838 2750 N140 2,64 40,7 727 2384 3,03 46,8 849 2787 N150 2,78 42,9 751 2464 3,24 49,9 873 2865 10,7 165 SPBT Speer 71,0 2,795 N133 2,38 36,8 715 2345 2,72 41,9 809 2653 N135 2,48 38,3 724 2376 2,86 44,1 824 2703 N140 2,60 40,1 729 2390 3,00 46,3 838 2750 N150 2,66 41,0 735 2411 3,10 47,9 842 2761 N550 2,86 44,1 760 2495 3,19 49,3 850 2789 10,9 167 Scenar LAPUA 71,0 2,795 N140 2,56 39,5 711 2332 2,94 45,3 819 2687 N540 2,51 38,8 707 2318 2,95 45,5 833 2734 N150 2,64 40,8 723 2370 2,90 44,8 836 2744 N550 2,78 42,9 732 2400 3,25C 50,1C 848 2784 10,9 167 Silver Jacket LAPUA 71,0 2,795 N140 2,61 40,2 743 2437 2,80 43,2 828 2717 Scenar N150 2,64 40,7 737 2418 2,97 45,8 828 2717 N540 2,62 40,5 732 2401 3,00 46,3 837 2746 10,9 168 HPBT Sierra 71,0 2,795 N140 2,35 36,2 685 2247 2,78 42,8 780 2558 N540 2,44 37,7 691 2266 2,89 44,5 809 2654 N150 2,50 38,6 707 2321 2,88 44,5 804 2636 N550 2,70 41,6 725 2379 3,06 47,2 832 2729 11,0 170 FMJBT LAPUA 71,0 2,795 N135 2,42 37,4 710 2328 2,78 42,9 806 2645 N140 2,56 39,5 715 2345 2,95 45,5 822 2696 N540 2,60 40,1 703 2308 3,00 46,3 842 2762 N150 2,61 40,2 720 2361 2,95 45,5 833 2734 N550 2,77 42,8 719 2360 3,25C 50,1C 883 2896 11,3 175 HPBT/VLD Sierra/Berger 71,0 2,795 N140 2,29 35,3 664 2177 2,68 41,4 762 2501 N540 2,44 37,7 687 2253 2,79 43,1 788 2586 N550 2,57 39,6 698 2290 2,97 45,8 802 2631 N150 2,39 36,8 681 2236 2,82 43,5 784 2573 11,7 180 SP Hornady 71,0 2,795 N135 2,33 36,0 661 2169 2,71 41,8 765 2510 N140 2,47 38,1 669 2196 2,86 44,1 781 2561 N150 2,48 38,3 677 2220 3,00 46,3 793 2601 11,7 180 X Barnes 71,0 2,795 N540 2,09 32,2 591 1938 2,55 39,3 715 2346 N550 2,30 35,5 623 2043 2,75 42,4 734 2408 11,7 180 Naturalis LAPUA 70,6 2,780 N140 2,60 40,1 707 2320 2,84 43,8 772 2533 N540 2,63 40,6 703 2306 2,90 44,7 769 2523 N150 2,75 42,4 727 2385 2,95 45,5 778 2552 N550 2,84 43,8 716 2349 3,13 48,3 791 2595 12,0 185 FMJBT LAPUA 71,0 2,795 N135 2,33 36,0 667 2188 2,66 41,0 761 2495 N140 2,44 37,6 675 2215 2,83 43,7 778 2551 N540 2,54 39,2 712 2335 2,84 43,8 791 2595 C = Compressed load = accuracy load

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 24 Test barrel: 610 mm (24"), 1 in 12" twist .308 Winchester Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 51.00 mm (2.008")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 12,0 185 Scenar LAPUA 71,0 2,795 N150 2,42 37,3 664 2179 2,72 42,0 785 2575 N550 2,62 40,5 672 2203 3,04 46,9 795 2608 12,0 185 Silver Jacket LAPUA 71,0 2,795 N140 2,46 38,0 689 2259 2,77 42,7 776 2546 Scenar N150 2,47 38,1 696 2283 2,80 43,2 782 2566 N550 2,72 41,9 711 2331 3,06 47,2 811 2661 12,3 190 HPBT Sierra 71,0 2,795 N140 2,42 37,3 677 2222 2,78 42,9 764 2508 N540 2,44 37,6 672 2204 2,83 43,7 786 2579 N150 2,49 38,4 676 2218 2,82 43,6 767 2516 N550 2,63 40,6 695 2279 3,06 47,2 800 2624 13,0 200 SP Speer 71,0 2,795 N140 2,28 35,2 609 1999 2,67 41,2 712 2335 N150 2,24 34,5 604 1982 2,74 42,2 715 2344

= accuracy load

Test barrel: 660 mm (26"), 1 in 10" twist 7,62x53R (7,62 Russian) Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 53.30 mm (2.098")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 8,0 123 FMJ LAPUA 68,5 2,697 N130 2,81 43,3 883 2896 3,19 49,1 967 3171 N133 3,07 47,4 900 2954 3,41 52,6 978 3209 N135 3,19 49,2 901 2956 3,50 54,0 984 3229 9,7 150 Mega LAPUA 70,9 2,791 N133 2,43 37,5 727 2384 2,83 43,6 826 2709 N135 2,70 41,7 761 2497 3,05 47,1 851 2790 N140 2,86 44,1 774 2540 3,19 49,2 862 2829 10,0 155 Scenar LAPUA 75,5 2,972 N135 2,74 42,3 786 2579 3,02 46,7 865 2839 N140 2,90 44,8 800 2625 3,19 49,3 884 2900 N150 2,99 46,2 803 2635 3,15 48,6 886 2906 10,1 156 SPBT Sako 70,5 2,776 N135 2,89 44,6 789 2589 3,18 49,0 866 2840 N140 3,01 46,5 796 2612 3,31 51,1 879 2885 N150 3,16 48,7 809 2655 3,45 53,2 890 2921 10,9 167 Scenar LAPUA 75,0 2,953 N140 3,00 46,3 784 2573 3,10 47,8 862 2828 N540 2,94 45,3 774 2541 3,24 50,0 854 2802 N150 3,12 48,1 790 2590 3,38 52,1 865 2838 N550 3,21 49,5 797 2616 3,54 54,6 885 2904 10,9 168 HPBT Sierra 75,6 2,976 N140 2,94 45,4 775 2541 3,24 50,0 848 2782 N150 3,08 47,5 790 2591 3,35 51,7 863 2831 N540 3,03 46,7 787 2581 3,34 51,5 869 2851 N550 3,26 50,3 804 2638 3,52 54,4 879 2884 11,7 180 Naturalis LAPUA 72,5 2,854 N140 2,80 43,2 708 2323 3,07 47,4 781 2562 N540 2,85 44,0 714 2343 3,10 47,8 789 2589 N150 2,81 43,4 708 2323 3,10 47,8 782 2566 N550 3,10 47,8 721 2365 3,40 52,5 813 2667 12,0 185 Scenar LAPUA 75,0 2,953 N135 2,74 42,2 727 2384 2,98 46,0 795 2609 N140 2,87 44,3 741 2429 3,03 46,8 787 2581 N540 2,84 43,9 741 2431 3,14 48,5 818 2684 N150 2,98 45,9 742 2434 3,24 50,0 815 2674 N550 3,03 46,7 747 2452 3,41 52,6 847 2779

= accuracy load

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 25 Test barrel: 660 mm (26"), 1 in 10" twist 7,62x53R (7,62 Russian) Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 53.30 mm (2.098")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 12,0 185 Mega LAPUA 70,0 2,756 N140 2,80 43,2 708 2324 3,12 48,1 788 2585 N540 2,87 44,4 720 2363 3,17 48,9 799 2621 N150 2,92 45,1 718 2355 3,20 49,4 792 2598 N550 3,13 48,3 746 2446 3,47 53,5 835 2740 13,0 200 D166 LAPUA 76,0 2,992 N140 2,36 36,4 635 2083 2,59 40,0 709 2326 N150 2,36 36,4 641 2103 2,64 40,7 711 2333 N540 2,47 38,1 656 2152 2,69 41,5 720 2362 13,0 200 HPBT Sierra 77,1 3,035 N140 2,72 42,0 698 2292 3,07 47,4 779 2556 N540 2,75 42,4 703 2306 3,06 47,2 779 2556 N150 2,83 43,6 706 2316 3,14 48,5 781 2562 N550 3,04 46,8 728 2389 3,34 51,5 807 2648 14,3 220 HPBT Sierra 77,1 3,035 N540 2,63 40,6 656 2151 2,87 44,3 728 2388 N150 2,61 40,3 639 2095 2,96 45,7 728 2388 N550 2,84 43,9 675 2215 3,12 48,1 753 2470

= accuracy load

Test barrel: 600 mm (23½"), twist 10" 7,5 x 55 Swiss GP31 Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Norma, trim-to length 55,40 mm (2.181")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 10,0 155 Scenar LAPUA 75,5 2,972 N140 3,00 46,3 759 2490 3,18 49,1 811 2661 N150 3,03 46,8 763 2503 3,22 49,7 815 2674 N540 3,05 47,1 766 2513 3,25 50,1 842 2762 10,8 167 Scenar LAPUA 75,5 2,972 N140 2,78 42,9 700 2297 2,96 45,7 760 2493 N540 2,65 40,9 700 2297 3,07 47,4 771 2530 N150 2,78 42,9 703 2306 3,08 47,5 761 2497 12,0 185 Scenar LAPUA 75,5 2,972 N140 2,45 37,8 694 2277 2,71 41,8 710 2329 N150 2,85 44,0 697 2287 2,93 45,2 723 2372 N540 2,74 42,3 688 2257 2,87 44,3 722 2369

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 26 Test barrel: 620 mm (24"), 1 in 10" twist .30-06 Springfield Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 63.10 mm (2.484")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 3,7 57 ALS1) LAPUA 79,0 3,110 N110 2,02 31,1 1075 3527 2,49 38,4 1217 3994 6,5 100 HP LAPUA 79,8 3,142 N130 2,71 41,8 910 2986 3,36 51,8 1053 3455 N133 3,17 48,9 947 3107 3,64 56,1 1062 3483 N135 3,34 51,5 961 3153 3,81 58,8 1070 3510 N140 3,60 55,5 964 3163 4,12 63,5 1094 3589 N540 3,70 57,1 977 3205 4,25F 65,6F 1109 3638 7,1 110 RN Hornady 74,0 2,913 N133 3,29 50,7 919 3015 3,58 55,2 1015 3330 N135 3,31 51,0 914 2999 3,55 54,8 989 3245 N140 3,57 55,0 931 3053 3,83 59,0 1000 3281 N150 3,69 57,0 937 3075 4,06 62,7 1034 3393 8,0 123 FMJ LAPUA 79,8 3,142 N130 2,61 40,3 838 2749 3,01 46,4 934 3064 N133 3,04 46,9 858 2815 3,40 52,5 965 3166 N135 3,24 50,0 879 2884 3,58 55,3 977 3206 N140 3,44 53,1 885 2904 3,86 59,6 995 3264 N540 3,57 55,1 895 2936 3,94 60,8 1000 3281 N150 3,66 56,5 911 2989 4,02 62,1 1018 3340 8,1 125 Ballistic Tip Nosler 84,0 3,307 N135 3,05 47,1 853 2800 3,58 55,2 976 3202 N140 3,33 51,4 883 2898 3,79 58,5 995 3266 N540 3,58 55,3 905 2970 4,07 62,9 1038 3407 N150 3,52 54,3 901 2955 3,95 61,0 999 3276 N550 3,81 58,8 933 3061 4,31 66,4 1063 3487 8,5 130 HP LAPUA 84,0 3,307 N135 3,08 47,5 843 2766 3,50 54,0 952 3123 N140 3,29 50,8 862 2828 3,79 58,4 979 3213 N540 3,40 52,5 867 2844 3,87 59,7 994 3261 N150 3,50 54,0 871 2858 3,89 60,0 976 3202 9,7 150 Lock Base LAPUA 84,0 3,307 N135 3,00 46,2 803 2634 3,35 51,6 875 2871 N140 3,17 48,9 811 2660 3,59 55,4 903 2961 N540 3,24 50,0 821 2694 3,67 56,6 922 3026 N150 3,31 51,0 816 2677 3,72 57,3 907 2977 N550 3,62 55,8 848 2783 4,00 61,7 951 3121 9,7 150 Mega LAPUA 82,0 3,228 N135 2,75 42,4 749 2459 3,13 48,2 845 2773 N140 2,98 45,9 770 2526 3,36 51,8 867 2845 N540 3,10 47,8 787 2583 3,51 54,1 904 2966 9,7 150 HPBT Sierra 84,0 3,307 N140 3,16 48,7 814 2671 3,55 54,8 899 2951 N540 3,35 51,7 831 2725 3,78 58,4 944 3096 N150 3,62 55,9 863 2831 3,98 61,5 955 3132 N550 3,61 55,8 851 2793 4,00 61,7 948 3111 10,0 155 Scenar LAPUA 84,0 3,307 N140 2,91 45,0 787 2583 3,15 48,6 861 2825 N150 2,88 44,4 788 2584 3,34 51,6 875 2872 N540 3,11 48,1 797 2616 3,45 53,3 900 2952 10,1 156 SPBT Sako 80,5 3,169 N135 2,97 45,8 776 2546 3,45 53,2 889 2915 N140 3,14 48,5 786 2577 3,56 54,9 896 2939 N150 3,22 49,7 791 2596 3,68 56,8 899 2949 10,9 167 Scenar LAPUA 84,0 3,307 N140 2,99 46,1 746 2449 3,20 49,4 845 2772 N540 3,04 46,9 762 2500 3,51 54,1 891 2923 N150 3,12 48,1 761 2496 3,51 54,2 851 2792 N550 3,22 49,7 779 2556 3,75 57,8 893 2930 N160 3,71 57,2 785 2575 4,13 63,7 884 2901 1) A muzzle velocity exceeding 1000 m/s ( 3300 fps) may lead to severe barrel fouling! F = Case full = accuracy load

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 27 Test barrel: 620 mm (24"), 1 in 10" twist .30-06 Springfield Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 63.10 mm (2.484")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 11,0 170 LockBase LAPUA 84,0 3,307 N140 2,99 46,1 746 2448 3,34 51,6 838 2748 N540 3,05 47,1 758 2487 3,47 53,5 860 2822 N150 3,15 48,6 764 2507 3,53 54,5 842 2763 N550 3,27 50,5 779 2556 3,77 58,1 885 2903 11,7 180 Spitzer Speer 84,0 3,307 N160 3,39 52,3 730 2395 3,90 60,2 825 2705 11,7 180 X Barnes 84,0 3,307 N550 3,20 49,3 715 2345 3,70 57,0 829 2720 11,7 180 Naturalis LAPUA 82,4 3,244 N150 2,75 42,4 717 2352 3,13 48,3 789 2589 N550 3,20 49,4 753 2470 3,50 54,0 830 2723 N160 3,40 52,5 765 2510 3,62 55,9 819 2687 N560 3,45 53,2 733 2405 3,87 59,7 829 2720 12,0 185 Scenar LAPUA 84,0 3,307 N540 2,93 45,2 715 2346 3,25 50,2 799 2621 N150 2,97 45,8 726 2382 3,20 49,4 816 2677 N550 3,09 47,7 726 2382 3,48 53,7 832 2730 N160 3,59 55,4 755 2477 3,97 61,3 849 2784 N560 3,65 56,3 756 2480 4,18 64,6 857 2812 12,3 190 HPBT Sierra 84,0 3,307 N150 2,97 45,8 780 2559 3,29 50,8 860 2822 N550 3,17 48,9 743 2438 3,63 56,0 859 2817 N160 3,53 54,5 755 2477 4,09 63,2 854 2803 N560 3,68 56,8 755 2477 4,21 64,9 871 2859 13,0 200 Partition Nosler 84,0 3,307 N150 2,81 43,3 673 2207 3,00 46,3 744 2441 N160 3,42 52,8 712 2335 3,53 54,5 782 2566 14,3 220 RN Hornady 84,0 3,307 N160 3,35 51,7 666 2185 3,77 58,2 750 2461 N560 3,59 55,4 705 2313 4,14 63,9 810 2657

= accuracy load

Test barrel: 610 mm (24"), 1 in 10" twist .300 H&H Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Winchester, trim-to length 72.20 mm (2.842")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 10,0 155 Scenar Lapua 91,4 3,598 N150 3,76 58,0 888 2913 3,97 61,3 935 3068 N550 3,98 61,4 914 2999 4,26 65,8 971 3187 N160 4,28 66,0 909 2982 4,57 70,5 967 3174 12,0 185 Scenar Lapua 91,4 3,598 N160 3,95 60,9 820 2690 4,21 64,9 872 2862 N560 4,31 66,5 851 2792 4,59 70,9 908 2978 N165 4,35 67,1 843 2766 4,62 71,4 895 2937 13,0 200 HPBT Sierra 91,4 3,598 N160 3,87 59,7 792 2598 4,04 62,4 829 2719 N560 4,21 65,0 821 2694 4,42 68,1 864 2834 N165 4,24 65,4 813 2667 4,45 68,6 853 2799

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 28 Test barrel: 620 mm (24"), 1 in 10" twist .300 Winchester Short Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Winchester, max. length 51,34 mm (2,021")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 10,7 165 Scirocco Swift 73,5 2,894 N550 3,77 58,2 862 2828 4,16 64,2 957 3140 N160 3,87 59,7 842 2762 4,33 66,8 937 3074 N560 4,23 65,3 858 2815 4,63 71,5 959 3146 N165 4,32 66,7 868 2848 4,74 73,1 962 3156 12,0 185 Scenar LAPUA 77,0 3 ,031 N160 3,83 59,1 799 2621 4,22 65,1 882 2894 N560 4,11 63,4 814 2671 4,50 69,4 906 2972 N165 4,18 64,5 823 2700 4,62 71,3 911 2989 13,0 200 Mega LAPUA 70,0 2,756 N160 3,67 56,6 749 2457 4,15 64,0 837 2746 N560 3,98 61,4 772 2533 4,44 68,5 864 2835 N165 4,10 63,3 777 2549 4,56 70,4 866 2841

Test barrel: 620 mm (24"), 1 in 10" twist .300 Winchester Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 66,3 mm (2.610")

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may due to excessive chamber pressure and must not be used! Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 7,1 110 SP Hornady 83,0 3,268 N160 5,40 83,3 1063 3488 5,65 87,1 1122 3679 8,5 130 HP LAPUA 84,2 3,315 N160 4,99 77,0 964 3162 5,34 82,4 1041 3416 9,7 150 Ballistic Tip Nosler 84,8 3,339 N160 4,79 73,9 913 2994 5,01 77,3 986 3234 N165 5,20 80,2 940 3084 5,35F 82,6F 997 3271 10,9 167 Scenar LAPUA 84,8 3,339 N160 4,70 72,4 880 2887 5,01 77,3 950 3117 N165 5,02 77,5 892 2927 5,39 83,2 967 3171 11,0 170 Lock Base LAPUA 84,8 3,339 N160 4,43 68,4 849 2785 4,82 74,4 936 3071 N560 4,80 74,1 851 2792 5,09 78,5 952 3123 N165 4,82 74,4 866 2841 5,15 79,5 951 3120 11,7 180 Partition Nosler 84,8 3,339 N160 4,52 69,8 843 2765 4,94 76,1 916 3004 N165 4,86 75,0 852 2795 5,26 81,1 925 3033 11,7 180 Naturalis LAPUA 85,71) 3,374 N160 4,05 62,5 836 2743 4,53 69,9 878 2881 N165 4,45 68,7 839 2753 4,93 76,1 887 2910 N560 4,80 74,1 873 2864 5,01 77,3 913 2995 12,0 185 Scenar LAPUA 84,8 3,339 N160 4,26 65,7 805 2641 4,70 72,5 894 2933 N560 4,60 71,0 816 2677 5,01 77,3 917 3009 N165 4,72 72,8 825 2707 5,10 78,7 915 3002 12,3 190 HPBT Sierra 84,8 3,339 N560 4,34 66,9 823 2701 4,88 75,3 898 2947 N165 4,49 69,2 816 2676 5,01 77,3 882 2893 N170 4,40 67,8 788 2586 5,06 78,0 861 2826 13,0 200 HPBT Sierra 84,8 3,339 N170 4,05 62,4 743 2438 4,85 74,8 828 2717 N560 3,95 60,9 770 2526 4,60 70,9 852 2795 N160 4,02 62,0 760 2495 4,56 70,3 835 2741 N165 4,15 64,0 768 2518 4,79 73,8 846 2774 14,3 220 HPBT Sierra 84,8 3,339 N560 3,40 52,5 694 2278 4,12 63,6 782 2567 N165 3,27 50,4 667 2187 4,24 65,4 772 2531 N170 3,65 56,3 688 2256 4,31 66,5 767 2515 F = Case full = accuracy load

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 29 Test barrel: 660 mm (26"), 1 in 10" twist .300 Weatherby Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Weatherby, trim-to length 71.50 mm (2.815")

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may due to excessive chamber pressure and must not be used! Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 8,1 125 Ballistic Tip Nosler 90,0 3,543 N160 5,19 80,2 1046 3430 5,52 85,2 1104 3623 9,7 150 Ballistic Tip Nosler 90,1 3,547 N160 4,88 75,3 945 3102 5,22 80,6 1003 3291 N165 5,27 81,3 949 3113 5,59 86,3 1019 3343 10,7 165 SPBT Speer 90,3 3,555 N160 4,85 74,8 923 3028 5,16 79,6 975 3200 N165 5,24 80,9 932 3057 5,57 85,9 984 3228 11,7 180 SP Hornady 90,3 3,555 N160 4,66 71,9 875 2872 5,01 77,3 930 3050 N165 5,04 77,7 888 2912 5,43 83,8 944 3098 13,0 200 HPBT Sierra 90,3 3,555 N560 4,47 69,0 821 2694 4,81 74,2 872 2862 N165 4,39 67,7 795 2609 4,87 75,1 858 2814 N170 4,44 68,5 781 2562 5,11 78,9 859 2817

Test barrel: 690 mm (27"), 1 in 9½ twist .300 LAPUA Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: LAPUA, trim to-length 68,9 mm (2,713")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 10,0 155 Scenar LAPUA 93,0 3,661 N160 4,89 75,5 973 3192 5,23 80,7 1023 3355 N560 5,24 80,9 973 3192 5,73 88,4 1057 3468 N170 6,01 92,7 993 3258 6,41 99,0 1064 3491 11,0 170 Lock Base LAPUA 93,0 3,661 N560 5,12 79,0 942 3091 5,49 84,7 1004 3293 N170 5,66 87,3 939 3081 6,10 94,1 1003 3292 24N41 6,15 94,9 945 3100 6,56 101,2 1015 3331 12,0 185 Scenar LAPUA 93,0 3,661 N560 4,82 74,4 879 2884 5,31 81,9 954 3131 N170 5,40 83,3 893 2930 5,89 90,9 962 3158 24N41 5,93 91,5 916 3005 6,30 97,2 965 3166 13,0 200 HPBT Sierra 93,0 3,661 N170 5,09 78,5 851 2792 5,56 85,8 915 3003 24N41 5,56 85,8 866 2841 6,01 92,8 928 3044 14,3 220 HPBT Sierra 93,0 3,661 24N41 5,10 78,7 804 2638 5,67 87,4 875 2871 20N29 6,06 93,5 856 2808 6,45 99,6 908 2980

Test barrel: 660 mm (26"), 1 in 10" twist .300 Remington Ultra Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Remington, trim-to length 72.10 mm (2.839)

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 10,7 165 Partition Nosler 89,5 3,524 N160 4,97 76,7 896 2940 5,64 87,0 980 3214 N560 5,39 83,2 902 2959 6,13 94,5 1027 3371 N165 5,57 85,9 919 3015 6,12 94,4 1009 3311 11,7 180 X Barnes 89,5 3,524 N165 4,52 69,7 833 2733 5,40 83,3 939 3079 N560 4,65 71,7 854 2802 5,60 86,3 956 3137 N170 4,90 75,6 840 2756 6,12 94,4 952 3124 12,0 185 Scenar LAPUA 91,4 3,598 N560 5,46 84,2 888 2913 5,93 91,5 979 3213 N165 5,18 79,9 865 2838 6,09 94,0 960 3148 N170 5,98 92,3 875 2871 6,40 98,7 966 3170

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 30 Test barrel: 670 mm (26½"), twist 10" .30-.378 Weatherby Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Weatherby, trim to-length 73,7 mm (2,902")

CAUTION: Loads less than the listed starting loads may due to excessive chamber pressure and must not be used! Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 10,0 155 Scenar LAPUA 93,0 3,661 N160 6,10 94,1 1004 3294 6,41 98,9 1062 3484 N165 6,68 103,1 1017 3337 6,94 107,1 1075 3527 N170 7,23 111,6 1008 3307 7,54 116,3 1069 3507 11,0 170 Lock Base LAPUA 93,0 3,661 N160 5,63 86,9 933 3061 5,91 91,2 973 3192 N165 6,33 97,7 957 3140 6,67 102,9 1002 3287 N170 6,94 107,1 957 3140 7,20 111,1 1008 3307 24N41 7,31 112,8 980 3215 7,83 120,8 1060 3478 12,0 185 Scenar LAPUA 93,0 3,661 N160 5,61 86,6 913 2995 5,95 91,8 963 3159 N560 5,96 92,0 922 3025 6,26 96,6 981 3219 N170 6,69 103,2 946 3104 7,12 109,9 1009 3310 24N41 7,16 110,5 959 3146 7,58 117,0 1023 3356 20N29 7,94 122,5 971 3186 8,18 126,2 1003 3291 13,0 200 HPBT Sierra 93,0 3,661 24N41 4,80 74,1 691 2267 6,96 107,4 949 3114 20N29 7,52 116,0 918 3012 7,88 121,6 980 3215 14,3 220 HPBT Sierra 93,0 3,661 20N29 7,14 110,2 974 3196 7,64 117,9 938 3077

Test barrel: 415 mm (16"), 1 in 9½ twist 7,62 x 39 Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 38.50 mm (1.516")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 3,7 57 ALS LAPUA 55,7 2,193 N110 1,56 24,1 925 3035 1,78 27,5 997 3233 6,5 100 HP LAPUA 55,4 2,181 N110 1,22 18,8 685 2247 1,41 21,8 772 2503 N120 1,65 25,5 688 2257 1,80 27,8 769 2494 8,0 123 FMJ LAPUA 55,7 2,193 N120 1,60 24,7 663 2175 1,77 27,3 728 2361 8,1 125 Mega LAPUA 52,4 2,063 N120 1,55 23,9 658 2157 1,68 26,0 712 2309 N130 1,68 25,8 677 2219 1,79 27,6 728 2359

Test barrel: 600 mm (23½"), 1 in 10" twist .303 British Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 56,20 mm (2.213")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 3,7 57 ALS LAPUA 73,3 2,886 N110 1,68 25,9 981 3219 2,21 34,1 1178 3865 8,0 123 FMJ LAPUA 73,3 2,886 N120 2,18 33,6 819 2687 2,37 36,6 873 2864 N130 2,39 36,9 840 2756 2,59 40,0 895 2936 N133 2,58 39,8 858 2815 2,76 42,6 914 2999 9,7 150 Mega LAPUA 70,5 2,776 N130 2,38 36,7 831 2726 2,55 39,3 884 2900 N133 2,49 38,4 839 2753 2,70 41,7 899 2949 11,3 174 HPBT Sierra 78,0 3,071 N135 2,29 35,3 711 2333 2,49 38,4 761 2497 N140 2,49 38,4 725 2379 2,70 41,7 782 2566 N540 2,57 39,7 728 2388 2,78 42,9 791 2595 11,7 180 Spitzer Sierra 78,0 3,071 N135 2,15 33,2 664 2178 2,36 36,4 714 2343 N140 2,33 36,0 683 2241 2,57 39,7 739 2425 N540 2,48 38,3 697 2287 2,70 41,7 758 2487

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 31 Test barrel: 620 mm (24"), 1 in 9½" twist 8mm Mauser (8 x 57 JS) Primers: Large Rifle Cases: SAKO, trim-to length 56.80 mm (2.236")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 8,1 125 SP Hornady 74,0 2,913 N130 2,89 44,7 896 2941 3,25 50,2 981 3219 N133 3,29 50,8 924 3032 3,62 55,9 1011 3317 N135 3,32 51,3 909 2982 3,71 57,3 1012 3320 9,7 150 Spitzer Speer 76,0 2,992 N135 3,07 47,4 824 2704 3,45 53,2 913 2994 N140 3,25 50,1 830 2723 3,63 56,0 928 3045 11,0 170 SP Speer 77,0 3,031 N135 2,97 45,8 775 2543 3,30 51,0 861 2823 N140 3,12 48,1 781 2561 3,46 53,3 872 2859 N150 3,26 50,3 795 2608 3,61 55,7 887 2910 13,0 200 Spitzer Speer 79,5 3,130 N140 2,92 45,0 708 2322 3,17 49,0 789 2588 N150 2,99 46,2 713 2340 3,31 51,0 792 2599 13,0 200 Partition Nosler 81,0 3,189 N160 3,42 52,7 723 2371 3,77 58,2 821 2695

Test barrel: 620 mm (24"), 1 in 10" twist .338 Winchester Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 63.30 mm (2.492")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 13,0 200 SP Hornady 85,01) 3,346 N160 5,09 78,6 878 2881 5,37 82,8 932 3057 14,6 225 SP Hornady 84,0 3,307 N160 4,56 70,4 798 2617 4,80 74,1 856 2809 N560 4,78 73,8 820 2689 5,15 79,4 849 2785 16,2 250 Grand Slam Speer 83,8 3,299 N160 4,49 69,3 753 2470 4,83 74,5 809 2655 N165 4,81 74,3 766 2511 5,19 80,0 823 2698 16,2 250 SBT Sierra 84,8 3,339 N160 4,25 65,6 758 2488 4,58 70,7 810 2659 N560 4,39 67,7 774 2540 4,78 73,7 831 2728 N165 4,63 71,4 779 2555 5,02 77,4 835 2738 16,2 250 Scenar LAPUA 84 3,307 N550 4,06 62,7 765 2509 4,27 65,8 810 2657 N160 4,23 65,3 760 2494 4,55 70,1 813 2669 N560 4,72 72,9 787 2581 5,03 77,5 843 2765 17,8 275 SP Speer 85,01) 3,346 N165 4,63 71,5 731 2398 5,01 77,3 785 2576 19,4 300 HPBT Sierra 84,8 3,339 N160 4,06 62,7 692 2270 4,43 68,3 745 2445 N560 4,20 64,7 700 2295 4,66 71,9 756 2479 1) The cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum.

Test barrel: 700 mm (27½"), 1 in 10" twist .338 LAPUA Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 69.00 mm (2.714")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 13,0 200 SP Hornady 91,0 3,583 N160 5,81 89,6 926 3038 6,22 96,0 993 3259 N165 6,24 96,3 935 3068 6,66 102,8 1005 3297 14,6 225 SP Hornady 91,0 3,583 N160 5,07 78,3 830 2723 5,64 87,0 900 2953 N560 5,35 82,6 865 2838 5,86 90,5 934 3065 N165 5,40 83,2 839 2753 6,01 92,8 915 3000 N170 5,75 88,8 847 2779 6,33 97,6 917 3009 16,2 250 Lock Base LAPUA 91,5 3,602 N560 5,05 78,0 812 2663 5,56 85,9 879 2883 N165 4,85 74,9 780 2558 5,74 88,5 886 2906 N170 5,19 80,1 785 2577 5,90 91,0 858 2816

= accuracy load

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 32 Test barrel: 700 mm (27½"), 1 in 10" twist .338 LAPUA Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 69.00 mm (2.714")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 16,2 250 Scenar LAPUA 93,5 3,681 N560 4,83 74,5 802 2630 5,40 83,3 866 2841 N165 4,89 75,5 789 2589 5,39 83,2 846 2775 N170 5,52 85,2 800 2625 6,09 93,9 870 2854 19,4 300 HPBT Sierra 91,5 3,602 N165 4,57 70,5 695 2281 5,20 80,2 766 2513 N560 4,70 72,5 722 2370 5,37 82,8 800 2624 N170 5,15 79,4 719 2360 5,86 90,4 792 2599 24N41 5,52 85,2 735 2410 6,28 96,8 809 2653

= accuracy load

Test barrel: 580 mm (22¾"), 1 in 14" twist 9,3 x 62 Primers: Large Rifle Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 61.80 mm (2.433")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 17,5 270 Naturalis LAPUA 82,5 3,248 N135 2,80 43,2 642 2106 3,30 50,9 699 2293 N140 3,39 52,3 673 2208 3,70 57,1 733 2405 N540 3,52 54,3 679 2228 3,77 58,2 731 2398 N150 3,50 54,0 684 2244 3,82 58,9 745 2444 18,5 285 Mega LAPUA 82,2 3,236 N135 2,85 44,0 605 1985 3,14 48,5 676 2218 N140 3,00 46,3 614 2014 3,39 52,3 673 2208 N540 3,05 47,1 607 1991 3,50 54,0 694 2277

Test barrel: 610 mm (24"), 1 in 14" twist 9,3 x 74R Primers: Large Rifle Cases: RWS, trim-to length 74.50 mm (2.933")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 15,0 231 SP Norma 92,1 3,626 N140 3,72 57,4 718 2356 4,29 66,2 810 2656 16,5 256 SP Sako 92,2 3,630 N140 3,50 54,0 654 2146 4,00 61,8 751 2463 17,5 270 Naturalis LAPUA 94,0 3,701 N135 3,10 47,8 649 2129 3,30 50,9 706 2316 N140 3,30 50,9 656 2152 3,75 57,9 716 2349 N540 3,48 53,7 655 2149 3,83 59,1 723 2372 18,5 285 Mega LAPUA 92,2 3,630 N135 2,80 43,2 576 1890 3,43 52,9 665 2182 N140 3,45 53,2 636 2087 3,78 58,3 694 2277 N540 3,24 50,0 618 2028 3,78 58,3 701 2300 18,5 285 X Barnes 97,61) 3,483 N140 3,17 48,9 623 2045 3,61 55,6 688 2256 19,0 293 TUG RWS 95,51) 3,760 N140 3,42 52,7 637 2088 3,72 57,4 695 2281 1) The cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 33 Test barrel: 620 mm (24"), 1 in 12" twist .375 H&H Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Remington, trim-to length 72.20 mm (2.842")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 15,2 235 Spitzer Speer 91,0 3,583 N140 4,55 70,2 816 2677 4,91 75,8 879 2884 N150 4,75 73,3 834 2736 5,10 78,7 886 2907 16,2 250 SBT Sierra 91,0 3,583 N540 4,44 68,5 797 2615 4,82 74,4 856 2808 N150 4,52 69,7 799 2621 4,87 75,1 852 2795 17,5 270 SP Speer 91,0 3,583 N540 4,32 66,7 767 2516 4,71 72,7 825 2707 N150 4,36 67,3 769 2523 4,87 75,1 830 2723 18,5 285 Grand Slam Speer 91,0 3,583 N540 4,22 65,1 732 2402 4,60 71,0 790 2592 N150 4,21 65,0 733 2405 4,69 72,4 792 2598

Test barrel: 560 mm (22"), 1 in 38" twist .444 Marlin Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 56.30 mm (2.216")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 13,0 200 HP/XTP Hornady 64,4 2,535 N110 2,66 41,0 720 2362 3,05 47,1 797 2613 N120 3,28 50,6 782 2565 3,75 57,8 869 2851 15,6 240 JTC-SIL Hornady 64,5 2,539 N120 2,91 44,9 684 2243 3,43 53,0 780 2560 N130 3,23 49,8 697 2286 3,68 56,8 780 2558 17,2 265 FP Hornady 65,0 2,559 N120 2,82 43,5 649 2129 3,27 50,5 736 2415 N130 3,09 47,7 657 2157 3,45 53,2 732 2401

Test barrel: 560 mm (22"), 1 in 20" twist .45-70 Government Primers: Large Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 53.30 mm (2.098") WARNING: These loads are to be used only in modern rifles like Ruger #1 or .45-70's chambered on Mauser type bolt actions. They MUST NOT be used in old rifles with weaker actions like Trapdoor and old Marlin mod. 1895. The listed maximum loads do not exceed 210 MPa. Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 19,4 300 XFN Barnes 64,8 2,551 N130 3,10 47,8 547 1795 3,37 52,0 602 1975 22,7 350 RN Hornady 64,7 2,547 N130 3,11 48,0 522 1713 3,46 53,4 614 2014 N133 3,26 50,3 507 1663 3,72 57,4 621 2037 N530 3,45 53,2 509 1670 3,82 58,9 606 1988 25,9 400 FN Speer 64,7 2,547 N130 2,90 44,7 489 1604 3,22 49,7 559 1834 N133 3,06 47,2 485 1591 3,40 52,5 574 1883 N530 3,20 49,4 478 1568 3,52 54,3 568 1864 33,1 510 LFN w/ gas Gunhill 64,7 2,547 N1201) 1,70 26,2 360 1181 1,90 29,3 408 1339 check N1301) 2,00 30,9 389 1276 2,30 35,5 495 1624 1) Cowboy Action Shooting-load.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 34 Test barrel: 635 mm (25"), 1 in 14" twist .458 Winchester Magnum Primers: Large Rifle Magnum Cases: Winchester, trim-to length 63.30 mm (2.492")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 22,7 350 RN Hornady 74,9 2,949 N120 4,13 63,7 712 2336 4,53 69,9 748 2454 N130 4,46 68,8 730 2395 4,80 74,1 773 2536 N133 4,72 72,8 730 2395 4,90F 75,6F 756 2480 25,9 400 A-Frame Swift 82,0 3,228 N130 4,30 66,3 674 2211 4,55 70,2 710 2329 N530 4,90 75,6 691 2267 5,10F 78,7F 722 2369 N135 4,80 74,1 677 2221 4,90F 75,6F 692 2270 25,9 400 X Barnes 83,0 3,268 N130 4,00 61,7 631 2070 4,36 67,3 688 2257 N530 4,50 69,4 645 2116 4,70F 72,5F 674 2211 N135 4,30 66,3 625 2051 4,42F 68,2F 644 2113 32,4 500 RN Hornady 84,0 3,307 N130 3,60 55,5 557 1827 4,11 63,4 623 2044 N133 3,85 59,4 564 1850 4,52 69,7 645 2116 N530 4,20 64,8 589 1932 4,76 73,4 655 2149 F = Case full

Test barrel: 1140 mm (45"), rifle twist 16½" .50 BMG Primers: CCI35 Cases: IMI, trim-to length 99.10 mm

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 41,9 647 FMJBT SPEER 137,5 5,413 N170 13,03 201,1 801 2629 14,76 227,8 894 2932 24N41 13,86 213,8 819 2688 14,72 227,2 888 2915 20N29 15,53 239,7 836 2744 16,61 256,3 922 3024 45,4 700 Solid Barnes 137,5 5,413 24N41 13,69 211,2 808 2652 15,00 231,5 887 2910 20N29 15,27 235,6 819 2687 16,61 256,3 908 2978 48,6 750 A-MAX Hornady 137,5 5,413 N170 12,31 190,0 759 2490 13,99 215,8 842 2763 24N41 12,97 200,2 764 2508 14,13 218,0 843 2765 20N29 14,59 225,2 779 2556 15,97 246,4 862 2829 48,6 750 Bullex-N LAPUA 138,0 5,433 24N41 13,83 213,4 798 2618 14,93 230,4 865 2838 20N29 15,57 240,3 826 2710 16,58 255,9 895 2936 48,6 750 Solid Barnes 137,5 5,413 24N41 13,26 204,6 768 2520 14,54 224,4 858 2815 20N29 14,64 226,0 782 2565 16,23 250,5 871 2857 51,8 800 Bullex-N LAPUA 137,5 5,413 24N41 12,93 199,5 756 2480 14,23 219,6 826 2710 20N29 14,95 230,7 796 2612 15,79 243,7 857 2812 51,8 800 Solid Barnes 137,5 5,413 24N41 11,79 181,9 722 2369 12,84 198,1 790 2592 20N29 14,19 219,1 779 2557 15,88 245,0 850 2788 55,1 850 Solid Barnes 137,5 5,413 24N41 12,34 190,5 716 2349 13,50 208,3 784 2573 20N29 13,91 214,7 746 2447 15,42 238,0 828 2716

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36 HANDGUN RELOADING DATA DISCLAIMER All of this reloading information has been provided by Nammo Lapua Oy. The data given here were obtained in laboratory conditions following strictly the CIP (Commission International Permanente) June 13, 1990 and November 9, 1993 rules. The listed maximum loads have been determined according to the respective CIP/SAAMI maximum pressure specification, whichever is lower. These test methods have been deemed to be safe throughout the world. Pressure is measured at the case mouth or from inside the case according to the CIP. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY EXTRAPOLATIONS. PLEASE FOLLOW THE DATA AS WRITTEN. IT IS A MUST FOR EVERY RELOADER TO READ THE RELOADING SAFETY RULES ON THE PAGES 9 AND 10 OF THIS GUIDE.

Test barrel: 360 mm (14"), 1 in 10" twist 7mm TCU Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Necked-up LAPUA .223 Rem., trim-to length 44.50 mm (1.752")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 6,5 100 HP Hornady 62,5 2,461 N120 1,48 22,8 667 2 188 1,64 25,3 744 2 441 N130 1,62 25,0 672 2 205 1,79 27,7 753 2 470 N133 1,77 27,3 695 2 280 1,96 30,2 774 2 539 7,8 120 SSSP Hornady 63,5 2,500 N120 1,32 20,4 606 1 988 1,45 22,4 655 2 149 N130 1,45 22,4 610 2 001 1,61 24,9 673 2 208 N133 1,62 25,0 630 2 067 1,81 27,9 701 2 300 8,4 130 Spitzer Speer 65,0 2,559 N120 1,24 19,1 542 1 778 1,38 21,3 596 1 955 N130 1,40 21,6 573 1 880 1,55 23,9 626 2 054 N133 1,46 22,5 576 1 890 1,62 25,0 633 2 077 9,7 150 SBT Sierra 65,0 2,559 N120 1,17 18,0 513 1 683 1,30 20,0 562 1 844 N130 1,31 20,2 535 1 755 1,45 22,4 586 1 923 N133 1,38 21,2 542 1 778 1,53 23,6 599 1 965 N135 1,44 22,2 538 1 765 1,60 24,8 597 1 959 10,4 160 SBT Sierra 66,0 2,598 N120 1,12 17,3 480 1 575 1,25 19,3 531 1 742 N130 1,26 19,5 505 1 657 1,41 21,7 558 1 831 N133 1,31 20,2 511 1 677 1,45 22,4 559 1 834 N135 1,45 22,4 531 1 742 1,61 24,9 582 1 909 N540 1,48 22,9 544 1 785 1,63 25,2 598 1 962 NOTE: This cartridge is not supported by CIP or SAAMI. The maximum loads do not exceed 320 MPa.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 37 Test barrel: 375 mm (14½"), 1 in 10" twist 7mm BR Remington Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 38.40 mm (1.512")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 6,5 100 HP Hornady 56,0 2,205 N120 1,82 28,0 774 2539 1,93 29,8 829 2720 N130 1,97 30,5 783 2568 2,10 32,4 838 2749 7,8 120 SSSP Hornady 56,6 2,228 N120 1,67 25,8 687 2255 1,80 27,8 738 2421 N130 1,81 27,9 707 2318 1,94 29,9 784 2572 N133 1,94 30,0 714 2343 2,11 32,6 771 2530 9,1 140 Ballistic Tip Nosler 60,3 2,374 N120 1,45 22,4 595 1954 1,58 24,4 640 2100 N130 1,62 25,0 612 2006 1,73 26,7 661 2169 N133 1,71 26,3 623 2044 1,84 28,4 671 2201 9,7 150 Ballistic Tip Nosler 60,3 2,374 N120 1,42 21,9 576 1890 1,54 23,8 619 2031 N130 1,54 23,8 589 1931 1,67 25,8 635 2083 N133 1,62 25,1 595 1952 1,77 27,3 642 2106 N135 1,75 27,0 606 1988 1,87 28,9 650 2133 10,4 160 HPBT Sierra 59,7 2,350 N120 1,30 20,1 539 1770 1,42 21,9 580 1903 N130 1,42 21,9 559 1834 1,55 23,9 602 1975 N133 1,56 24,1 575 1886 1,69 26,1 619 2031 N135 1,67 25,8 588 1929 1,79 27,6 630 2067

Test barrel: 380 mm (15"), 1 in 8" twist 7mm GJW Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Thune, trim-to length 48.80 mm (1.920")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 9,7 150 Ballistic Tip Nosler 75,0 2,953 N130 1,58 24,4 613 2013 1,67 25,8 642 2106 N133 1,65 25,5 614 2013 1,74 26,8 644 2113 N135 1,78 27,5 629 2065 1,86 28,7 658 2159 10,9 168 HPBT Sierra 75,0 2,953 N130 1,54 23,7 583 1913 1,63 25,2 611 2005 N133 1,62 25,1 587 1927 1,71 26,4 617 2024 N135 1,76 27,1 605 1984 1,83 28,2 631 2070 N140 1,83 28,2 607 1991 1,91 29,5 636 2087

Test barrel: 150 mm (6"), 1 in 10" twist, groove calibre 7,85 mm (0,309") 7,62 x 25 Tokarev Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Fiocchi 7,63 Mauser, trim-to length 24,80 mm (0,976")

NOTE: FOR FIREARMS CHAMBERED FOR THE 7,62 x 25 TOKAREV CARTRIDGE ONLY. Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 3,9 60 HP1) Speer 32,0 1,260 N320 0,29 4,4 391 1284 0,36 5,5 480 1574 N340 0,39 5,9 434 1425 0,46 7,1 522 1713 4,6 71 FMJ1) Sierra 33,0 1,299 N340 0,36 5,5 410 1345 0,43 6,7 478 1569 3N37 0,39 6,0 412 1352 0,49 7,6 493 1616 3N38 0,53 8,1 471 1546 0,61 9,5 521 1708 1) Bullet cal. 7,92 mm (0,312”)

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 38 Test barrel: 150 mm (6"), 1 in 10" twist, groove calibre 7,85 mm (0,309") 7,62 x 25 Tokarev Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Fiocchi 7,63 Mauser, trim-to length 24,80 mm (0,976")

NOTE: FOR FIREARMS CHAMBERED FOR THE 7,62 x 25 TOKAREV CARTRIDGE ONLY. Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 4,8 74 FMJ1) LAPUA 33,0 1,299 N340 0,35 5,5 406 1331 0,43 6,6 471 1546 3N37 0,39 5,9 403 1322 0,49 7,6 478 1569 5,8 90 JHC2) Sierra 32,5 1,280 N340 0,29 4,5 308 1011 0,37 5,7 405 1329 3N37 0,34 5,2 340 1116 0,43 6,6 416 1366 3N38 0,46 7,1 404 1326 0,53 8,1 452 1482 6,0 93 FMJ1) LAPUA 34,0 1,339 N340 0,31 4,7 342 1122 0,39 5,9 401 1316 3N37 0,33 5,1 349 1146 0,46 7,1 418 1370 3N38 0,43 6,6 378 1241 0,56 8,6 445 1460 1) Bullet cal. 7,84 mm (0,309") 2) Bullet cal. 7,92 mm (0,312")

Test barrel: 175 mm (7"), 1 in 18½" twist .32 S.&W. Long N.P. Primers: Small Pistol Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 23.20 mm (.913")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 5,4 83 LWC LAPUA 24,6 0,969 N310 0,09 1,5 231 758 0,11 1,7 258 846 6,4 98 LWC LAPUA 24,6 0,969 N310 0,07 1,1 186 610 0,08 1,3 208 682 6,4 98 LRN LAPUA 32,3 1,272 N310 0,12 1,9 256 840 0,14 2,2 277 909

Test barrel: 150 mm (6"), 1 in 18¾" twist .32 S.&W. Long Wadcutter Primers: Small Pistol Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 23.20 mm (.913")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 5,4 83 LWC LAPUA 24,6 0,969 N310 0,11 1,7 246 807 0,13 2,0 286 938 6,4 98 LWC LAPUA 24,6 0,969 N310 0,09 1,4 233 764 0,12 1,9 257 843

Test barrel: 100 mm (4"), 1 in 10" twist 9mm Luger Primers: Small Pistol Cases: LAPUA, trim-to legnth 19,00 mm (0,748")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 5,8 90 HP-XTP Hornady 27,0 1,063 N310 0,26 3,9 369 1212 0,27 4,2 384 1260 N320 0,31 4,8 401 1316 0,34 5,3 421 1380 N330 0,36 5,6 420 1379 0,39 6,1 439 1440 N340 0,36 5,5 423 1387 0,40 6,2 452 1483 N350 0,42 6,4 424 1391 0,47 7,2 456 1496 3N37 0,42 6,4 437 1434 0,47 7,2 461 1512 6,5 100 HP Speer 27,5 1,083 N320 0,30 4,7 373 1222 0,33 5,1 398 1307 N330 0,35 5,4 393 1290 0,38 5,9 416 1365 N340 0,37 5,7 393 1290 0,42 6,4 429 1407 3N37 0,42 6,4 398 1306 0,47 7,3 434 1423

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 39 Test barrel: 100 mm (4"), 1 in 10" twist 9mm Luger Primers: Small Pistol Cases: LAPUA, trim-to legnth 19,00 mm (0,748")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 7,5 115 HP-XTP Hornady 29,0 1,142 N320 0,26 4,0 341 1118 0,29 4,5 362 1188 N330 0,31 4,8 356 1166 0,35 5,4 381 1251 N340 0,34 5,2 365 1198 0,38 5,9 397 1301 3N37 0,39 6,0 370 1214 0,44 6,7 398 1305 N350 0,38 5,9 373 1225 0,42 6,4 396 1299 7,5 115 RN Rainier 29,0 1,142 N320 0,25 3,9 326 1068 0,28 4,4 347 1139 N330 0,30 4,7 342 1123 0,33 5,1 361 1185 N340 0,32 5,0 353 1157 0,35 5,4 374 1228 N350 0,37 5,7 364 1195 0,41 6,4 391 1282 3N37 0,39 6,1 364 1195 0,42 6,5 383 1256 7,8 120 CEPP LAPUA 28,7 1,130 N320 0,25 3,9 308 1012 0,28 4,3 331 1085 N330 0,30 4,7 339 1113 0,33 5,1 362 1188 N340 0,32 4,9 346 1135 0,36 5,5 370 1214 N350 0,38 5,9 358 1174 0,41 6,4 383 1256 3N37 0,36 5,6 339 1113 0,39 6,1 363 1189 8,0 124 LSWC Intercast 29,0 1,142 N320 0,24 3,8 327 1073 0,27 4,1 343 1125 N330 0,28 4,4 345 1131 0,31 4,8 358 1175 N340 0,30 4,7 346 1136 0,33 5,1 369 1211 3N37 0,35 5,4 352 1156 0,38 5,9 371 1218 N350 0,32 5,0 346 1134 0,35 5,4 363 1191 8,0 124 FMJ/FP Hornady 29,0 1,142 N320 0,25 3,9 310 1017 0,28 4,3 334 1096 N330 0,31 4,8 338 1108 0,34 5,2 359 1178 N340 0,34 5,3 347 1139 0,37 5,7 370 1214 3N37 0,39 6,1 357 1172 0,42 6,5 377 1236 N350 0,35 5,4 349 1144 0,39 6,0 370 1214 8,0 124 RN Rainier 29,0 1,142 N320 0,24 3,8 305 1000 0,27 4,1 326 1069 N330 0,27 4,2 324 1063 0,30 4,7 344 1129 N340 0,30 4,7 328 1077 0,33 5,1 351 1152 N350 0,34 5,2 340 1115 0,38 5,9 364 1196 3N37 0,35 5,4 346 1136 0,39 6,0 365 1199 8,4 130 FMJ Sierra 29,0 1,142 N320 0,23 3,6 299 981 0,26 4,0 319 1046 N330 0,26 4,0 314 1031 0,29 4,5 333 1094 N340 0,28 4,4 325 1066 0,31 4,8 341 1119 N350 0,33 5,2 330 1083 0,36 5,5 346 1135 3N37 0,32 4,9 325 1067 0,36 5,5 344 1130 N105 0,45 7,0 351 1151 0,48 7,4 375 1232 9,4 145 LRN Intercast 29,0 1,142 N330 0,22 3,5 285 935 0,25 3,8 305 1000 N340 0,25 3,9 299 982 0,28 4,3 318 1044 N350 0,27 4,2 296 972 0,30 4,7 319 1047 3N37 0,29 4,5 299 982 0,32 5,0 322 1055 9,5 147 HP/XTP Hornady 29,0 1,142 N330 0,25 3,9 294 964 0,28 4,3 315 1032 N340 0,25 3,9 289 948 0,28 4,3 309 1015 3N37 0,30 4,7 298 979 0,33 5,1 321 1052 N350 0,29 4,5 302 991 0,32 5,0 326 1070 N105 0,40 6,1 317 1039 0,41 6,4 338 1108 3N38 0,41 6,3 357 1171 0,45 6,9 368 1207

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 40 Test barrel: 100 mm (4"), 1 in 10" twist 9mm Luger Primers: Small Pistol Cases: LAPUA, trim-to legnth 19,00 mm (0,748")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 9,5 147 RN Rainier 29,0 1,142 N330 0,22 3,5 272 893 0,25 3,8 287 942 N340 0,24 3,8 272 892 0,27 4,1 293 960 N350 0,27 4,2 285 935 0,30 4,7 309 1014 3N37 0,29 4,5 286 937 0,32 4,9 307 1008 9,7 150 CEPP Lapua 28,7 1,130 N330 0,23 3,5 264 867 0,24 3,8 283 929 N340 0,24 3,8 275 903 0,27 4,1 294 966 N350 0,27 4,2 285 936 0,30 4,6 304 997 3N37 0,27 4,2 275 904 0,30 4,7 298 976

Test barrel: 140 mm (5½"), 1 in 10" twist 9mm x 21 Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Tanfoglio, trim-to length 21.00 mm (.826")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 6,5 100 HP Speer 29,0 1,142 N340 0,39 5,9 416 1363 0,43 6,6 444 1455 3N37 0,43 6,7 427 1400 0,48 7,4 453 1485 N350 0,46 7,0 433 1420 0,50 7,6 459 1505 7,5 115 FMJ Sierra 29,5 1,161 N340 0,35 5,3 381 1248 0,38 5,9 401 1314 3N37 0,39 5,9 375 1229 0,43 6,6 402 1319 N350 0,39 5,9 388 1274 0,43 6,6 410 1346 N105 0,53 8,1 410 1344 0,57 8,7 438 1435 8,0 123 FMJ LAPUA 29,5 1,161 N340 0,31 4,7 348 1142 0,34 5,2 364 1194 3N37 0,35 5,3 354 1160 0,39 5,9 372 1222 N350 0,35 5,3 348 1143 0,38 5,9 370 1213 N105 0,45 6,9 372 1220 0,48 7,4 397 1301 9,5 147 HP-XTP Hornady 29,5 1,161 3N37 0,32 4,9 310 1016 0,34 5,3 329 1079 N350 0,30 4,6 324 1064 0,32 5,0 338 1110 N105 0,38 5,8 326 1071 0,41 6,3 347 1139

Test barrel: 130 mm (5"), 1 in 16" twist 9 x 23 Winchester Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Winchester, trim-to length 22.75 mm (0.896")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 7,5 115 FMJ Sierra 32,5 1,280 N340 0,41 6,3 425 1395 0,46 7,2 449 1474 3N37 0,47 7,3 424 1392 0,54 8,3 462 1517 N350 0,48 7,4 419 1374 0,57 8,8 456 1496 8,0 123 FMJ LAPUA 32,5 1,280 N340 0,38 5,9 384 1261 0,45 6,9 422 1385 3N37 0,43 6,6 397 1302 0,48 7,5 427 1400 N350 0,45 6,9 388 1272 0,50 7,8 425 1394 8,0 123 Megashock LAPUA 30,2 1,189 N340 0,37 5,7 382 1254 0,42 6,5 419 1373 N350 0,44 6,8 391 1282 0,48 7,3 423 1386 3N37 0,41 6,4 391 1281 0,50 7,7 432 1416 8,5 130 RN B Rainier 32,5 1,280 N340 0,37 5,7 366 1202 0,41 6,3 401 1315 3N37 0,43 6,6 377 1238 0,48 7,5 412 1351 N350 0,40 6,1 361 1184 0,47 7,3 405 1328 NOTE: This cartridge is not supported by CIP or SAAMI. The maximum loads do not exceed 300 MPa.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 41 Test barrel: 130 mm (5"), 1 in 16" twist .357 SIG Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Starline, trim-to length 21.80 mm (0.858")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 6,2 95 FMJ Sierra 30,5 1,201 N340 0,51 7,8 461 1512 0,58 8,9 504 1652 3N37 0,56 8,7 469 1539 0,65 10,0 514 1686 N350 0,57 8,8 469 1537 0,66 10,1 518 1699 7,5 115 FMJ Sierra 30,5 1,201 N340 0,41 6,3 404 1325 0,50 7,7 449 1473 3N37 0,49 7,5 416 1365 0,56 8,6 458 1502 N350 0,47 7,3 411 1347 0,56 8,6 460 1509 8,0 123 FMJ LAPUA 30,5 1,201 N340 0,39 6,0 381 1250 0,48 7,4 426 1398 3N37 0,47 7,2 392 1287 0,54 8,3 436 1431 N350 0,47 7,2 394 1293 0,54 8,3 439 1440 8,0 123 Megashock LAPUA 30,5 1,201 N340 0,39 6,0 381 1249 0,48 7,4 427 1400 3N37 0,45 7,0 393 1291 0,54 8,3 437 1435 N350 0,45 6,9 389 1276 0,54 8,4 440 1445 8,5 130 RN B Rainier 30,5 1,201 N340 0,40 6,1 370 1213 0,46 7,1 409 1343 3N37 0,46 7,1 381 1249 0,52 8,1 405 1330 N350 0,44 6,8 383 1257 0,53 8,1 428 1404

Test barrel: 140 mm (5½"), 1 in 16" twist .38 Super Auto Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Remington +P, trim-to length 22.70 mm (.893")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 7,5 115 HP-XTP Hornady 31,5 1,240 N320 0,33 5,1 362 1 188 0,38 5,9 402 1 319 N340 0,39 6,0 381 1 250 0,45 6,9 426 1 398 3N37 0,42 6,5 385 1 263 0,51 7,9 436 1 430 N350 0,36 5,5 357 1 171 0,46 7,1 415 1 362 7,5 115 FMJ Sierra 32,4 1,276 N350 0,51 7,9 414 1 358 0,59 9,1 463 1 519 3N37 0,48 7,5 395 1 296 0,54 8,4 443 1 453 7,5 115 RN Rainier 31,5 1,240 N320 0,31 4,8 357 1 171 0,37 5,7 394 1 293 N340 0,39 6,0 382 1 253 0,45 7,0 426 1 398 N350 0,43 6,6 388 1 273 0,52 7,9 438 1 437 3N37 0,44 6,9 390 1 280 0,51 7,9 432 1 417 8,0 124 FMJ-FP Hornady 32,0 1,260 N320 0,30 4,7 330 1 083 0,35 5,4 366 1 201 N340 0,39 6,0 368 1 207 0,46 7,1 413 1 355 3N37 0,46 7,1 374 1 227 0,50 7,7 401 1 316 N350 0,41 6,4 366 1 201 0,49 7,5 411 1 348 N105 0,64 10,0 429 1 407 0,71 10,9 486 1 594 8,0 124 LSWC Intercast 32,0 1,260 N320 0,26 4,0 334 1 096 0,32 5,0 369 1 211 N340 0,35 5,4 367 1 204 0,41 6,4 405 1 329 N350 0,39 6,0 371 1 217 0,46 7,1 415 1 362 3N37 0,41 6,3 377 1 237 0,48 7,4 417 1 368 8,4 130 FMJ Sierra 32,0 1,260 N320 0,27 4,2 317 1 040 0,33 5,1 354 1 161 N340 0,36 5,5 349 1 145 0,41 6,3 384 1 260 3N37 0,41 6,3 360 1 181 0,47 7,3 399 1 309 N105 0,60 9,3 402 1 319 0,65 10,1 444 1 457 8,4 130 RN Rainier 32,0 1,260 N320 0,29 4,4 312 1 024 0,33 5,2 350 1 148 N340 0,35 5,4 344 1 129 0,40 6,2 375 1 230 N350 0,38 5,9 347 1 138 0,45 6,9 388 1 273 3N37 0,41 6,3 355 1 165 0,47 7,2 392 1 286

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 42 Test barrel: 140 mm (5½"), 1 in 16" twist .38 Super Auto Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Remington +P, trim-to length 22.70 mm (.893")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 9,4 145 LRN Intercast 32,0 1,260 N340 0,28 4,3 315 1 033 0,33 5,2 350 1 148 3N37 0,36 5,5 329 1 079 0,41 6,3 368 1 207 N350 0,33 5,1 319 1 047 0,39 6,0 358 1 175 9,5 147 HP/XTP Hornady 32,0 1,260 N340 0,33 5,1 315 1 033 0,38 5,9 354 1 161 3N37 0,38 5,9 334 1 096 0,44 6,8 372 1 220 N350 0,37 5,7 327 1 073 0,42 6,5 364 1 194 N105 0,51 7,8 360 1 181 0,55 8,4 394 1 293 9,5 147 RN Rainier 32,0 1,260 N340 0,32 5,0 321 1 053 0,37 5,7 348 1 142 N350 0,34 5,3 307 1 007 0,40 6,1 345 1 132 3N37 0,36 5,5 316 1 037 0,41 6,3 349 1 145

Test barrel: 140 mm (5½"), 1 in 16" twist .38 Super LAPUA Primers: Small Pistol Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 22.70 mm (.893")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 7,5 115 FMJ LAPUA 31,5 1,240 N340 0,40 6,2 373 1 224 0,44 6,8 406 1 330 3N37 0,47 7,3 379 1 243 0,52 8,0 415 1 361 3N38 0,60 9,3 413 1 355 0,68 10,4 454 1 489 8,0 123 FMJ LAPUA 32,0 1,260 N340 0,39 6,0 357 1 171 0,43 6,7 387 1 270 3N37 0,47 7,3 372 1 220 0,52 8,0 402 1 319 3N38 0,57 8,8 394 1 293 0,62 9,6 434 1 424 8,4 130 FMJ Sierra 32,0 1,260 N340 0,38 5,9 347 1 138 0,41 6,4 376 1 234 3N37 0,46 7,1 360 1 181 0,50 7,7 392 1 285 3N38 0,53 8,2 373 1 224 0,58 8,9 411 1 350

Test barrel: 170 mm (6½"), 1 in 18" twist .38 Special Primers: Small Pistol Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 29.10 mm (1.146")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 7,1 110 HP/XTP Hornady 36,5 1,437 N320 0,35 5,4 342 1120 0,40 6,1 388 1272 N340 0,40 6,2 345 1130 0,45 6,9 386 1267 3N37 0,48 7,3 353 1156 0,53 8,2 399 1308 N350 0,43 6,6 355 1165 0,50 7,7 398 1305 8,0 124 LSWC Intercast 36,5 1,437 N320 0,29 4,5 310 1015 0,34 5,2 353 1159 N340 0,37 5,7 324 1063 0,42 6,4 367 1203 3N37 0,41 6,3 329 1079 0,46 7,0 367 1205 N350 0,39 5,9 336 1101 0,44 6,8 370 1215 8,1 125 FP/XTP Hornady 36,5 1,437 N320 0,32 4,9 299 981 0,37 5,6 342 1121 N340 0,38 5,8 318 1042 0,43 6,7 359 1178 3N37 0,44 6,8 319 1045 0,49 7,5 367 1204 N350 0,42 6,5 323 1058 0,49 7,5 373 1224 8,1 125 FP Rainier 36,5 1,437 N320 0,29 4,5 293 960 0,34 5,2 332 1089 N340 0,34 5,2 306 1002 0,41 6,3 349 1146 N350 0,38 5,9 304 997 0,45 6,9 354 1160 3N37 0,40 6,2 310 1017 0,47 7,2 362 1187

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 43 Test barrel: 170 mm (6½"), 1 in 18" twist .38 Special Primers: Small Pistol Cases: LAPUA, trim-to length 29.10 mm (1.146")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 9,1 140 HP Speer 36,5 1,437 N320 0,30 4,6 268 878 0,35 5,3 320 1051 N340 0,36 5,6 275 902 0,41 6,2 329 1079 3N37 0,41 6,2 282 925 0,46 7,1 341 1117 N350 0,40 6,2 282 925 0,45 6,9 336 1102 9,4 145 LSWC Intercast 37,5 1,476 N320 0,25 3,9 270 886 0,30 4,6 306 1004 N340 0,33 5,1 295 966 0,38 5,8 341 1118 3N37 0,36 5,5 287 940 0,39 6,0 328 1077 N350 0,35 5,4 296 969 0,42 6,4 346 1136 9,5 146 JHP Speer 35,0 1,378 N340 0,30 4,6 261 856 0,35 5,4 306 1004 3N37 0,35 5,4 263 863 0,40 6,1 310 1018 N350 0,34 5,2 265 869 0,39 5,9 308 1010 9,6 148 LWC Sako 30,0 1,181 N320 0,20 3,0 237 776 0,23 3,5 267 876 N330 0,22 3,3 239 784 0,25 3,8 277 910 N340 0,24 3,6 248 812 0,27 4,1 282 926 N350 0,27 4,1 255 835 0,30 4,6 294 964 10,2 158 HP Speer 36,5 1,437 N320 0,25 3,9 218 715 0,30 4,6 272 892 N340 0,32 4,9 241 791 0,37 5,6 300 983 3N37 0,38 5,9 259 848 0,43 6,6 305 999 N350 0,36 5,5 261 855 0,41 6,3 309 1013 10,2 158 FP Rainier 37,5 1,476 N320 0,26 3,9 237 776 0,31 4,8 283 927 N340 0,32 4,9 247 809 0,37 5,7 295 967 N350 0,36 5,5 261 856 0,41 6,3 306 1004 3N37 0,37 5,6 260 853 0,42 6,5 310 1015 10,4 160 LFN Intercast 37,5 1,476 N340 0,33 5,1 297 974 0,38 5,8 338 1107 3N37 0,35 5,3 277 909 0,40 6,2 324 1064 N350 0,35 5,4 294 963 0,40 6,1 328 1077

Test barrel: 175 mm (7"), 1 in 18½" twist .357 Magnum Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 32.60 mm (1.283")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 7,1 110 HP/XTP Hornady 40,0 1,575 N310 0,43 6,6 413 1 355 0,46 7,1 433 1 420 N320 0,51 7,8 445 1 460 0,55 8,4 468 1 537 N340 0,60 9,2 475 1 558 0,65 10,1 509 1 669 3N37 0,68 10,5 496 1 627 0,75 11,6 527 1 728 N350 0,69 10,6 497 1 631 0,74 11,4 525 1 722 N110 1,20 18,5 523 1 716 1,38 21,2 626 2 055 8,0 124 LSWC Intercast 41,01) 1,614 N340 0,56 8,6 443 1 453 0,61 9,4 469 1 540 N350 0,59 9,1 446 1 463 0,65 10,0 472 1 547 N110 1,11 17,1 510 1 673 1,21 18,7 553 1 813 8,1 125 FP/XTP Hornady 40,0 1,575 N310 0,39 5,9 371 1 217 0,43 6,6 399 1 309 N320 0,45 7,0 400 1 312 0,50 7,7 428 1 404 N340 0,56 8,7 440 1 444 0,62 9,5 471 1 545 N350 0,62 9,5 456 1 496 0,68 10,5 483 1 585 N110 1,09 16,8 488 1 601 1,19 18,4 540 1 772 1) The cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum.

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 44 Test barrel: 175 mm (7"), 1 in 18½" twist .357 Magnum Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 32.60 mm (1.283")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 9,1 140 HP Speer 40,0 1,575 N340 0,53 8,2 404 1 325 0,57 8,9 429 1 407 3N37 0,59 9,2 417 1 368 0,65 10,0 447 1 467 N350 0,58 9,0 416 1 365 0,63 9,7 445 1 459 N110 1,02 15,8 457 1 499 1,11 17,1 502 1 647 9,4 145 LSWC Intercast 41.01) 1,614 N320 0,41 6,4 376 1 234 0,45 6,9 396 1 299 N340 0,47 7,3 398 1 306 0,51 7,9 421 1 380 3N37 0,54 8,4 412 1 352 0,60 9,2 440 1 443 N350 0,51 7,9 404 1 325 0,58 9,0 436 1 429 N110 0,98 15,1 479 1 572 1,06 16,4 511 1 677 10,2 158 HP Speer 40,0 1,575 N320 0,40 6,2 335 1 099 0,44 6,7 361 1 183 N340 0,47 7,3 361 1 184 0,51 7,8 384 1 259 3N37 0,53 8,2 377 1 237 0,59 9,1 406 1 331 N350 0,54 8,3 385 1 263 0,59 9,1 406 1 333 10,2 158 FP/XTP Hornady 40,0 1,575 N105 0,76 11,8 427 1 401 0,82 12,6 454 1 490 10,2 158 HP Speer 40,0 1,575 N110 0,98 15,1 451 1 480 1,05 16,3 488 1 602 10,4 160 LFN Intercast 40,0 1,575 N340 0,45 6,9 376 1 234 0,49 7,6 394 1 291 3N37 0,51 7,8 383 1 257 0,55 8,5 410 1 346 N350 0,48 7,5 383 1 257 0,54 8,3 405 1 329 N110 0,92 14,1 456 1 496 0,99 15,3 487 1 597 11,7 180 TMJ Speer 42.61) 1,677 N340 0,45 6,9 321 1 053 0,49 7,6 348 1 142 3N37 0,50 7,7 336 1 102 0,55 8,5 366 1 201 N350 0,47 7,3 325 1 066 0,53 8,2 360 1 182 N105 0,65 10,1 379 1 243 0,73 11,3 409 1 342 N110 0,82 12,7 382 1 253 0,91 14,0 425 1 394 13,0 200 TMJ Speer 43.11) 1,697 3N37 0,46 7,1 297 974 0,51 7,9 325 1 066 N350 0,45 6,9 288 945 0,50 7,7 324 1 063 N105 0,60 9,2 337 1 106 0,66 10,2 366 1 199 N110 0,79 12,1 362 1 188 0,85 13,1 389 1 277 1) The cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum.

Test barrel: 300 mm (12"), 1 in 18½" twist .357 Remington Maximum Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 40.60 mm (1.598")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 10,2 158 FP/XTP Hornady 48,0 1,890 3N37 0,70 10,8 461 1 512 0,76 11,6 488 1 600 N350 0,64 9,9 443 1 453 0,74 11,5 485 1 591 N105 0,85 13,1 485 1 591 0,97 14,9 529 1 736 N110 1,21 18,7 557 1 827 1,30 20,0 591 1 938 10,2 158 FP Rainier 48,0 1,890 N350 0,71 11,0 440 1 444 0,81 12,5 490 1 608 3N37 0,69 10,6 445 1 460 0,78 12,0 489 1 604 N105 0,86 13,3 490 1 608 0,98 15,2 532 1 745 N110 1,27 19,6 559 1 834 1,35 20,8 594 1 949

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 45 Test barrel: 300 mm (12"), 1 in 18½" twist .357 Remington Maximum Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 40.60 mm (1.598")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 10,4 160 LFN Intercast 48,0 1,890 3N37 0,66 10,1 465 1 526 0,75 11,6 491 1 611 N350 0,66 10,1 459 1 506 0,72 11,0 482 1 580 N105 0,87 13,4 517 1 696 0,99 15,3 555 1 820 11,7 180 Silhouette Nosler 48,1 1,894 N105 0,79 12,2 443 1 453 0,88 13,6 482 1 580 N110 1,07 16,6 500 1 640 1,15 17,8 530 1 740 N120 1,40 21,7 516 1 693 1,50 23,1 549 1 801 13,0 200 TMJ Speer 50.81) 2,000 N110 0,99 15,3 440 1 444 1,07 16,5 471 1 545 N120 1,30 20,1 458 1 503 1,39 21,4 497 1 631 1) The cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum.

Test barrel: 140 mm (5½"), 1 in 16" twist .40 S.&W. Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 21.40 mm (.843")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 8,7 135 HP Nosler 28,6 1,126 N320 0,39 6,0 373 1 224 0,42 6,5 400 1 311 N340 0,48 7,4 403 1 322 0,54 8,3 435 1 426 3N37 0,54 8,3 403 1 322 0,59 9,1 437 1 434 10,0 155 HP-XTP Hornady 28,6 1,126 N320 0,34 5,2 337 1 106 0,37 5,8 359 1 177 N330 0,39 6,0 348 1 142 0,42 6,5 371 1 218 N340 0,39 6,0 345 1 132 0,44 6,8 375 1 230 3N37 0,47 7,3 357 1 171 0,52 8,0 386 1 267 N350 0,43 6,6 351 1 152 0,49 7,5 379 1 245 10,0 155 FP Rainier 28,6 1,126 N320 0,34 5,3 331 1 086 0,37 5,8 353 1 157 N330 0,39 6,0 344 1 129 0,42 6,5 368 1 208 N340 0,41 6,4 352 1 155 0,46 7,1 383 1 256 N350 0,46 7,2 357 1 171 0,51 7,9 389 1 275 3N37 0,49 7,5 359 1 178 0,54 8,3 388 1 274 10,7 165 TC-FMJ PMC 28,6 1,126 N320 0,32 4,9 303 994 0,37 5,7 336 1 103 N340 0,41 6,3 334 1 096 0,46 7,1 366 1 200 3N37 0,47 7,3 343 1 125 0,51 7,9 374 1 226 3N38 0,62 9,6 369 1 211 0,66 10,2 401 1 315 11,0 170 HP Hornady 28,6 1,126 N340 0,34 5,3 313 1 027 0,39 6,0 341 1 117 3N37 0,39 6,0 322 1 056 0,44 6,8 350 1 147 N350 0,38 5,8 322 1 056 0,43 6,6 349 1 144 11,7 180 HP Speer 28,6 1,126 N340 0,35 5,5 305 1 001 0,39 6,0 333 1 091 3N37 0,38 5,8 303 994 0,43 6,6 334 1 095 N350 0,38 5,9 319 1 047 0,43 6,6 343 1 126 13,0 200 TMJ Speer 28,6 1,126 N340 0,30 4,7 267 876 0,34 5,3 293 961 3N37 0,33 5,1 265 869 0,38 5,9 295 968 N350 0,34 5,3 272 892 0,38 5,9 297 974 3N38 0,45 6,9 304 997 0,50 7,7 335 1 099 N105 0,49 7,5 321 1 053 0,51 7,9 341 1 118

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 46 Test barrel: 140 mm (5½"), 1 in 16" twist 10mm AUTO Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 25.00 mm (.988")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 10,0 155 HP-XTP Hornady 31,9 1,256 N340 0,43 6,7 355 1 165 0,47 7,3 380 1 246 3N37 0,47 7,2 359 1 178 0,53 8,2 387 1 270 N350 0,46 7,1 359 1 178 0,52 8,0 387 1 270 10,0 155 FP Rainiers 31,9 1,256 N340 0,47 7,2 369 1 211 0,50 7,8 392 1 285 N350 0,52 8,0 379 1 243 0,56 8,6 406 1 333 3N37 0,53 8,2 373 1 224 0,56 8,7 398 1 305 11,7 180 HP Speer 31,9 1,256 N340 0,39 6,0 312 1 024 0,42 6,5 339 1 111 3N37 0,43 6,6 333 1 093 0,48 7,4 355 1 165 N350 0,38 5,9 328 1 076 0,44 6,8 350 1 148 N105 0,60 9,3 372 1 220 0,65 10,1 396 1 299 13,0 200 FMJ/FP Hornady 31,9 1,256 N340 0,32 5,0 267 876 0,35 5,5 295 968 3N37 0,38 5,9 291 955 0,42 6,5 315 1 033 N350 0,34 5,3 284 932 0,39 6,0 307 1 008 N105 0,50 7,7 325 1 066 0,54 8,3 343 1 125

Test barrel: 150 mm (6"), 1 in 18¾" twist .41 Remington Magnum Primers: Large Pistol Cases: W-W Super, trim-to length 32,50 mm (1,280")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 11,0 170 JHC Sierra 40,1 1,579 N350 0,72 11,1 415 1362 0,81 12,5 451 1480 N105 0,99 15,3 465 1526 1,10 16,9 500 1642 N110 1,41 21,8 500 1640 1,50 23,2 532 1746 13,6 210 HP/XTP Hornady 40,1 1,579 N350 0,67 10,3 373 1224 0,74 11,4 400 1312 N105 0,84 13,0 405 1329 0,95 14,6 437 1435 N110 1,20 18,5 436 1430 1,28 19,8 466 1529

Test barrel: 150 mm (6"), 1 in 18" twist .44 S.&W. Special Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 29.30 mm (1.153")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 11,7 180 HP-XTP Hornady 37,3 1,469 N320 0,44 6,8 285 935 0,49 7,5 315 1 033 N330 0,50 7,7 308 1 010 0,56 8,6 338 1 109 N340 0,57 8,8 319 1 047 0,62 9,5 349 1 145 N350 0,64 9,9 318 1 043 0,68 10,5 350 1 148 13,0 200 HP-XTP Hornady 37,3 1,469 N320 0,41 6,4 270 886 0,45 7,0 294 965 N330 0,50 7,7 287 942 0,55 8,5 315 1 033 N340 0,54 8,3 293 961 0,59 9,1 325 1 066 N350 0,59 9,1 296 971 0,64 9,9 329 1 079

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 47 Test barrel: 150 mm (6"), 1 in 18" twist .44 S.&W. Special Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 29.30 mm (1.153")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 14,3 220 FPJ-Match Sierra 37,3 1,469 N320 0,34 5,2 221 725 0,39 5,9 255 837 N330 0,40 6,2 232 761 0,46 7,0 271 889 N340 0,43 6,6 248 814 0,48 7,4 278 912 N350 0,50 7,7 254 833 0,56 8,6 289 948 15,6 240 JTC-Sil Hornady 37,6 1,480 N320 0,31 4,9 193 633 0,36 5,6 223 732 N330 0,35 5,5 206 676 0,40 6,2 234 768 N340 0,41 6,3 222 728 0,46 7,1 252 827 N350 0,49 7,5 239 784 0,53 8,2 271 889 16,2 250 FPJ Sierra 37,3 1,469 N320 0,31 4,7 193 633 0,36 5,5 226 741 N330 0,32 5,0 191 627 0,39 6,0 228 748 N340 0,36 5,5 197 646 0,42 6,5 237 778 N350 0,44 6,7 229 751 0,49 7,6 260 853 17,3 267 LFN Intercast 39,1 1,539 N320 0,34 5,3 242 794 0,39 6,0 262 860 N330 0,41 6,3 261 856 0,45 7,0 281 922 N340 0,42 6,5 256 840 0,46 7,1 278 912 N350 0,47 7,3 259 850 0,52 8,0 282 925

Test barrel: 175 mm (7"), 1 in 20" twist .44 Remington Magnum Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 32.40 mm (1.275")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 11,7 180 HP-XTP Hornady 40,7 1,602 N320 0,69 10,7 407 1 335 0,77 11,8 437 1 432 N340 0,84 12,9 439 1 440 0,92 14,1 472 1 549 N350 0,89 13,8 448 1 470 0,99 15,3 481 1 578 N105 1,23 19,0 498 1 634 1,40 21,6 543 1 781 N110 1,63 25,1 492 1 614 1,76 27,1 534 1 751 13,0 200 HP-XTP Hornady 40,7 1,602 N320 0,65 10,1 381 1 250 0,73 11,3 408 1 339 N340 0,76 11,8 410 1 345 0,84 13,0 437 1 434 3N37 0,89 13,7 433 1 421 0,98 15,2 462 1 515 N350 0,83 12,8 416 1 365 0,95 14,6 453 1 487 N105 1,09 16,8 459 1 506 1,26 19,4 500 1 642 N110 1,58 24,4 494 1 621 1,71 26,3 530 1 740 14,3 220 FPJ-Match Sierra 40,7 1,602 N320 0,59 9,0 350 1 148 0,67 10,4 375 1 232 N340 0,72 11,2 381 1 250 0,80 12,3 405 1 328 N350 0,83 12,8 402 1 319 0,96 14,8 439 1 441 N105 1,08 16,7 432 1 417 1,22 18,8 470 1 542 15,6 240 JTC-Sil Hornady 40,7 1,602 N320 0,58 9,0 331 1 086 0,63 9,7 354 1 161 N340 0,67 10,4 358 1 175 0,75 11,5 380 1 247 3N37 0,78 12,0 372 1 220 0,86 13,3 402 1 318 N350 0,77 11,8 375 1 230 0,83 12,8 399 1 308 N105 0,95 14,7 404 1 325 1,08 16,6 437 1 434 N110 1,32 20,4 435 1 427 1,43 22,1 470 1 541 16,2 250 FPJ-Match Sierra 40,7 1,602 N320 0,55 8,5 314 1 030 0,63 9,7 344 1 130 N340 0,65 10,1 341 1 119 0,73 11,2 370 1 213 N350 0,75 11,6 366 1 201 0,85 13,1 395 1 295 N105 0,87 13,4 382 1 253 1,08 16,7 429 1 406

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 48 Test barrel: 175 mm (7"), 1 in 20" twist .44 Remington Magnum Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 32.40 mm (1.275")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 17,3 267 LFN Intercast 42,71) 1,681 N340 0,68 10,5 357 1 171 0,75 11,5 376 1 232 3N37 0,77 11,8 365 1 198 0,85 13,2 391 1 284 N350 0,74 11,4 360 1 181 0,82 12,7 385 1 262 N110 1,32 20,3 422 1 385 1,41 21,8 450 1 476 19,4 300 HP-XTP Hornady 43,61) 1,717 N340 0,62 9,5 304 997 0,68 10,5 323 1 061 3N37 0,67 10,3 308 1 010 0,74 11,4 336 1 102 N350 0,68 10,5 315 1 033 0,76 11,7 344 1 128 N105 0,85 13,1 349 1 145 0,94 14,6 375 1 231 N110 1,21 18,6 384 1 260 1,31 20,2 419 1 374 19,4 300 JSP Sierra 43,61) 1,717 N340 0,61 9,3 296 971 0,66 10,2 319 1 046 3N37 0,65 10,1 305 1 001 0,73 11,2 332 1 089 N350 0,64 9,9 296 971 0,72 11,1 326 1 071 N105 0,82 12,6 342 1 122 0,90 13,8 368 1 208 N110 1,15 17,8 369 1 211 1,23 19,1 398 1 305 1) The cartridge overall length exceeds the CIP maximum.

Test barrel: 150 mm (6"), 1 in 16" twist .45 AUTO Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 22.70 mm (.893")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 10,0 154 LSWC Intercast 31,5 1,240 N320 0,38 5,9 315 1033 0,41 6,4 341 1117 N340 0,49 7,6 344 1129 0,53 8,2 369 1211 11,7 180 LSWC Intercast 31,6 1,244 N320 0,35 5,4 296 971 0,39 6,0 321 1053 N340 0,44 6,8 311 1020 0,48 7,4 337 1104 12,0 185 TMJ-SWC Speer 31,5 1,240 N310 0,27 4,2 258 846 0,30 4,6 277 909 N320 0,36 5,6 278 913 0,39 6,1 301 988 N340 0,46 7,1 303 993 0,50 7,7 330 1082 12,0 185 FN Rainier 30,5 1,201 N320 0,37 5,8 291 955 0,41 6,3 316 1037 N340 0,47 7,3 303 994 0,51 7,9 333 1093 N350 0,57 8,8 325 1065 0,61 9,4 357 1170 13,0 200 LSWC Intercast 31,5 1,240 N310 0,24 3,7 252 827 0,26 4,0 272 892 N320 0,30 4,7 271 888 0,33 5,1 292 958 N340 0,39 6,1 295 966 0,43 6,6 317 1039 13,0 200 FMJ-CT Hornady 31,5 1,240 N320 0,32 5,0 261 855 0,35 5,4 283 928 N340 0,40 6,2 276 906 0,44 6,8 300 986 N350 0,43 6,7 279 916 0,47 7,3 303 996 14,9 230 FMJ-RN Hornady 32,0 1,260 N310 0,24 3,7 219 719 0,27 4,2 235 771 N320 0,32 4,9 239 784 0,34 5,2 259 850 N340 0,38 5,9 253 830 0,41 6,4 278 912 N350 0,43 6,7 257 845 0,47 7,2 280 920

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 49 Test barrel: 150 mm (6"), 1 in 16" twist .45 Colt Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 32.50 mm (1.279")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 11,7 180 LSWC Intercast 40,5 1,594 N320 0,55 8,6 341 1 119 0,60 9,2 367 1 204 N330 0,66 10,1 362 1 188 0,71 10,9 389 1 276 N340 0,69 10,7 362 1 188 0,74 11,5 391 1 283 N350 0,75 11,6 363 1 191 0,83 12,8 399 1 309 12,0 185 HP/XTP Hornady 40,5 1,594 N320 0,57 8,7 334 1 096 0,62 9,6 360 1 181 N340 0,71 10,9 342 1 122 0,76 11,8 377 1 237 N350 0,80 12,3 346 1 135 0,86 13,2 382 1 253 12,0 185 FN Rainier 40,5 1,594 N320 0,57 8,9 328 1 076 0,62 9,6 358 1 175 N330 0,67 10,4 333 1 093 0,73 11,2 367 1 204 N340 0,72 11,1 343 1 125 0,78 12,1 383 1 257 N350 0,80 12,3 346 1 135 0,88 13,6 389 1 276 13,0 200 FMJ-CT Hornady 40,5 1,594 N320 0,52 8,1 317 1 040 0,58 8,9 342 1 122 13,0 200 LSWC Hornady 40,5 1,594 N320 0,56 8,7 326 1 070 0,61 9,4 347 1 138 N340 0,70 10,9 341 1 119 0,75 11,6 364 1 194 14,9 230 FMJ-Match Sierra 40,5 1,594 N320 0,49 7,5 286 938 0,54 8,3 306 1 004 N340 0,63 9,7 301 988 0,68 10,4 330 1 083 16,2 250 HP-XTP Hornady 40,5 1,594 N320 0,47 7,3 257 843 0,51 7,8 280 919 N340 0,60 9,2 281 922 0,64 9,8 307 1 007 N350 0,69 10,7 297 974 0,72 11,2 321 1 053 N105 0,91 14,1 296 971 0,97 15,0 344 1 129

Test barrel: 300 mm (12"), 1 in 16" twist .45 Winchester Magnum Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Winchester, trim-to length 30.30 mm (1.192")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 12,0 185 HP/XTP Hornady 38,5 1,516 N350 0,90 13,9 481 1 578 1,04 16,1 529 1 735 3N37 0,97 15,0 520 1 706 1,06 16,4 541 1 776 N105 1,23 18,9 549 1 801 1,39 21,4 591 1 938 13,0 200 TMJ-SWC Speer 38,5 1,516 3N37 0,95 14,6 500 1 640 1,02 15,7 520 1 707 N110 1,56 24,1 551 1 808 1,68 25,9 588 1 929 13,0 200 FMJ-CT Hornady 39,5 1,555 N105 1,15 17,7 507 1 663 1,28 19,7 546 1 790 14,9 230 FMJ-RN Hornady 39,5 1,555 3N37 0,87 13,4 430 1 411 0,95 14,6 462 1 516 N110 1,48 22,8 513 1 683 1,59 24,5 542 1 778 16,2 250 HP-XTP Hornady 38,2 1,504 N350 0,71 10,9 341 1 119 0,81 12,5 391 1 284 3N37 0,79 12,2 377 1 237 0,85 13,2 414 1 358 N105 0,96 14,9 412 1 352 1,06 16,4 442 1 450 N110 1,28 19,8 461 1 512 1,41 21,8 492 1 613

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 50 Test barrel: 240 mm (9½"), 1 in 24" twist .454 Casull Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Freedom Arms, trim-to length 33,30 mm (1,311")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 12,0 185 HP/XTP Hornady 41,7 1,642 3N37 1,14 17,6 531 1742 1,36 21,0 588 1929 N350 1,18 18,2 537 1762 1,39 21,4 593 1946 N105 1,72 26,5 606 1988 1,90 29,3 653 2142 14,6 225 HP Speer 42,7 1,681 3N37 1,09 16,8 474 1555 1,27 19,6 523 1716 N105 1,59 24,5 536 1759 1,73 26,7 580 1903 N110 2,00 30,9 566 1857 2,17 33,5 614 2014 16,2 250 HP/XTP Hornady 42,8 1,685 3N37 1,01 15,6 437 1434 1,18 18,2 487 1598 N105 1,39 21,4 481 1578 1,57 24,2 536 1759 N110 1,82 28,1 523 1716 1,99 30,7 569 1867 19,4 300 Plated HP Speer 44,5 1,752 3N37 0,99 15,3 396 1299 1,10 17,0 433 1421 N105 1,28 19,8 431 1414 1,49 23,0 484 1588 N110 1,71 26,4 474 1555 1,86 28,7 514 1686

Test barrel: 150 mm (6"), 1 in 19" twist .50 AE Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Speer, trim-to length 32,50 mm (1,280")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 19,4 300 JHP IMI 40,0 1,575 N105 1,26 19,4 395 1296 1,38 21,3 436 1430 N110 1,64 25,3 396 1299 1,86 28,7 456 1496 N120 2,11 32,6 363 1191 2,33 36,0 417 1368 21,1 325 UCHP Speer 40,0 1,575 N105 1,15 17,7 357 1171 1,26 19,4 406 1332 N110 1,56 24,1 386 1266 1,75 27,0 437 1434 N120 1,99 30,7 348 1142 2,23 34,4 408 1339

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 51 Vihtavuori Smokeless Loads for Cowboy Action Shooting

This can simply be demonstrated by shaking the revolver barrel upwards or barrel downwards just before turning it About the Data smoothly in horizontal position, aiming and shooting. Also the recoil may transfer the powder in either end of the These loads are developed to give the velocities required for case. This is sometimes seen as a velocity change between the cowboy action shooting using revolvers with lead the first shot and the following shots. bullets. The maximum load is determined by the velocity The shot to shot deviations in velocity and pressure are limit about 300 m/s, or by the maximum pressure limit normally increased when using load which leaves the cases according to the CIP October 1, 1992 rules. The bold text half empty. For this reason such loads are not recommend- in the tables indicate the maximum load according to CIP ed for target loads. The data below is tested in a way that pressure level. The maximum loads must never be ex- the powder is as much as possible in the primer side before ceeded. firing, and therefore, the pressures and the velocities All the listed loads are intended to be used in modern represent the maximum values which were obtained using firearms, which are according to the SAAMI requirements. our test equipment and cartridge components indicated in Please use a competent gunsmith to evaluate that the the table. condition of your gun is adequate to be used with the 3) Risk for underload detonation pressures indicated in the tables. The starting loads are the This risk is always present when using highly reduced loads lowest charges which appeared to give clean burning, i.e. no of any smokeless powder. The large free space in the case unburned residues in the barrel or in the case, in our test may generate a pressure wave which can cause, in the worst shooting. This limit may, however vary according to the case, powder to burn as a shock wave, i.e. to detonate, revolver used. instead of normal fast burning process. The extremely There are some special features, which must be consid- sharp pressure peeks involved in detonation can destroy ered, when using reduced loads like the ones presented in the weapon and may lead to serious injury. the tables bellow. The same facts are equally valid always All these loads given here are extensively pressure tested when using any smokeless powder in such loads. and no sings of underload detonation were found. We 1) Double charges strongly recommend everyone to follow strictly these tables Some of these loads are so small that throwing the load to minimize the risk for underload detonation. twice in the same case is possible because of the large case volume. Doubling the charge accidentally causes most probably truly lethal chamber pressures. Therefore, it is a Warnings must for everyone using this data to check visually every single load for the double charge before seating the Smokeless powder differs considerably in its burning bullet. characteristics from common ”black powder”. Black pow- 2) Free space in the case der burns essentially at the same rate in the open (uncon- When using charges which leave large amount of free space fined) as when in a gun. The burning rate of smokeless in the case, the shooting characteristics may vary largely powder increases with increasing pressure. If burning depending on where the powder is located in the case. If the smokeless powder is confined, gas pressure will rise and powder lies totally in the bottom of the case (i.e. in the end eventually can cause the container or chamber to burst. A where primer is), the muzzle velocity and especially the slight increase in smokeless powder charge after maximum maximum pressure become much higher. The maximum load causes sharp increase in maximum pressure in the pressure may even be doubled when same powder charge is chamber. Never exceed the maximum loads. moved from the bullet end to the primer end of the case.

Test barrel: 125 mm (5"), 1 in 18" twist .38 Special Primers: Small Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 29,10 mm (1,146")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 10,3 158 LSWC/HP 36,5 1,437 N320 0,21 3,3 230 755 0,25 3,8 256 840 N330 0,23 3,6 240 787 0,27 4,1 269 883

BOLD TEXT INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD - USE WITH CAUTION! LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED 52 Test barrel: 150 mm (6”), 1 in 18½" twist .357 Magnum Primers: Small Rifle Cases: Remington, trim-to length 32,60 mm (1,283”)

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 10,3 158 LSWC/HP 40,0 1,575 N330 0,25 3,9 241 791 0,32 5,0 304 997 N340 0,29 4,5 245 804 0,38 5,9 320 1050

Test barrel: 165 mm (6½"), 1 in 18" twist .44 S.&W. Special Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 29,30 mm (1,153")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 15,6 240 SWC/HP 39,1 1,539 N320 0,30 4,7 214 702 0,38 5,9 260 853 N330 0,36 5,5 229 751 0,41 6,3 270 886 17,3 267 LFN 39,1 1,539 N320 0,25 3,8 193 633 0,34 5,3 242 794 N330 0,32 4,9 216 709 0,38 5,9 254 833 N340 0,43 6,6 261 856 0,47 7,3 282 925

Test barrel: 175 mm (7"), 1 in 20" twist .44 Remington Magnum Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 32,40 mm (1,276")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 17,3 267 LFN 40,0 1,575 N340 0,38 5,9 224 735 0,49 7,5 288 745

Test barrel: 150 mm (6"), 1 in 16" twist .45 Colt Primers: Large Pistol Cases: Remington, trim-to length 32,50 mm (1,280")

Bullet Powder Starting load Maximum load Weight Type Mfg. C.O.L. Type Weight Velocity Weight Velocity [g] [grs] [mm] [in.] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] [g] [grs] [m/s] [fps] 13,0 200 RN 40,5 1,594 N320 0,44 6,8 259 850 0,56 8,7 318 1043 N330 0,52 8,0 267 876 0,56 8,6 298 978 16,2 250 RN 40,5 1,594 N320 0,36 5,6 229 751 0,45 6,9 279 915 N330 0,41 6,3 238 781 0,49 7,5 293 961

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